Pottuvil weather in December (Sri Lanka)

Curious about the climate in Pottuvil this December? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During December, Pottuvil usually has 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

Pottuvil in December usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 293 mm for the month. During this month, the rain comes down heavily. A poncho is essential for staying dry. 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

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 218 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Pottuvil.

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

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

 

Pottuvil, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 293 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 76% *  

Sunshine 218 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (54 KM, 33 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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