Weather in December in Colombo District
Planning a trip to Colombo District this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombo District in December, check out the map below. 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombo District, check out the map below.
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 city Colombo usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Colombo District climate page.
Where to go in Colombo District in December
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Colombo District's climate page.
Popular destinations
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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