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Mihintale weather in December (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

How does the December weather in Mihintale compare to other months? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Mihintale includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 23°C. While this month tends to be on the cooler side compared to others, the days remain pleasantly warm.

Precipitation

Mihintale in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. Typically around 13 days days of rainfall are expected.

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

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

 

Mihintale, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 44%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 169 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

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.

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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.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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