Peradeniya weather in December (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Peradeniya in December? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

December in Peradeniya generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 27°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Precipitation

Peradeniya in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 12 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 143 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Peradeniya, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 218 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 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

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