Kottagoda weather in December (Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Kottagoda during December? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In December, Kottagoda tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 30°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 24°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Kottagoda in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 186 mm for the month. On average, there are about 10 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

With around 220 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Kottagoda, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 186 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (47 KM, 29 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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