Pelena weather in December (Matara District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Pelena in December? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Pelena typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 24°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Pelena in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 10 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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, June, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pelena, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Sunshine 220 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (28 KM, 17 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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