Batticaloa District Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in December.

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Batticaloa Kalkudah

Considering a trip to Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka this December and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Batticaloa District in December

Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Batticaloa District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Batticaloa.

For specific regional insights in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

December is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 307 mm (12 in) in Batticaloa. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Batticaloa.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Batticaloa gets approximately 171 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Batticaloa District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Batticaloa District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Batticaloa)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Batticaloa District in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Batticaloa District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Batticaloa District

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Batticaloa District (December)

Precipitation variation in Batticaloa District (December)

Batticaloa

In December Batticaloa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
171 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
294 mm (12 in)
307 mm (12 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
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Kalkudah

In December Kalkudah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
199 hours
171 hours
203 hours
Monthly rainfall
304 mm (12 in)
306 mm (12 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Batticaloa District in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Batticaloa 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 307 mm (12 in)
Kalkudah 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 306 mm (12 in)

Batticaloa District weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in December?

In December, Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Batticaloa sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in December?

Average temperatures in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka during December range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Batticaloa.

Does Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in December?

Yes. December brings heavy rainfall to Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka, with Batticaloa averaging around 307 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka with often poor weather in Batticaloa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly pleasant weather in Batticaloa. In contrast, June, July, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Batticaloa District.

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