Pussellawa weather in December (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

Is December a good time to explore Pussellawa weather-wise? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, December in Pussellawa includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 26°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 19°C. Though it’s the cooler month of the year, the weather remains warm. Ideal for enjoying the outdoors.

Precipitation

Pussellawa in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 280 mm for the month. This month experiences about 13 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

With about 143 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

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

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

 

Pussellawa, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 280 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (15 KM, 9 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.

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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