Weather in December in Colombo District
Thinking about venturing to Colombo District this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Colombo District in December?
Colombo District is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Colombo District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Colombo. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Colombo with an average of 185 mm to heavy rainfall in Piliyandala with 201 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 217 hours of sunshine in Colombo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombo District in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Colombo District climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombo District?
Colombo
In December Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mount Lavinia
In December Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Dehiwala
In December Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Nugegoda
In December Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Boralesgamuwa
In December Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colombo District, in Sri Lanka.
Is December the best time to visit Colombo District?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Colombo, December may not be the ideal time to visit Colombo District.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Colombo. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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