Nilaveli weather in December (Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka)

Thinking of visiting Nilaveli in December? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Nilaveli includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 25°C.

Precipitation

Nilaveli in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 273 mm for the month. This month experiences about 15 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 171 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Nilaveli. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nilaveli, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 27°C *  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 273 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (14 KM, 8 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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

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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