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Piliyandala weather in December (Colombo District, Sri Lanka)

What weather conditions can you expect in Piliyandala this December? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of December in Piliyandala typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 31°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 24°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Piliyandala in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 201 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 10 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Piliyandala. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Piliyandala, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 201 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (12 KM, 7 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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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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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