Mahiyangana weather in December (Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Mahiyangana in December? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of December in Mahiyangana typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 28°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 21°C.

Precipitation

Mahiyangana in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 255 mm for the month. This month brings the peak rainfall of the year, with heavy showers. Be sure to have a poncho ready to manage the downpours. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 13 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 143 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While October tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mahiyangana, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 42%  

Precipitation 255 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (29 KM, 18 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

Interested in more climate information?

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