Katugastota weather in December (Sri Lanka)

How does the December weather in Katugastota compare to other months? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

December in Katugastota generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 27°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 20°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Katugastota in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 219 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With about 143 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Katugastota climate page with graphs.

 

Katugastota, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 219 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (23 KM, 14 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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