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Galle District weather in December

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

What is the weather like in Galle District in December?

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

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Hikkaduwa. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mihiripenne with an average of 160 mm to heavy rainfall in Nelluwa with 289 mm. The city Hikkaduwa usually sees around 220 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Galle District for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Galle District climate page.

Where to go in Galle District in December

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Galle District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Galle District?

Hikkaduwa

In December Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Hikkaduwa
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precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
290 mm 
14 days 
poor 
29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
171 mm 
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29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
78 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Hikkaduwa

Galle

In December Galle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Galle
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
277 mm 
14 days 
poor 
29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
168 mm 
10 days 
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29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
80 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Galle

Unawatuna

In December Unawatuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Unawatuna
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
265 mm 
14 days 
poor 
29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
162 mm 
10 days 
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29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Unawatuna

Weligama

In December Weligama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Weligama
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
284 mm 
14 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
183 mm 
10 days 
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30°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
89 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Weligama

Bentota

In December Bentota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Bentota
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
29°C 
25°C 
210 hours 
325 mm 
14 days 
poor 
29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
182 mm 
10 days 
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30°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
80 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Bentota

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galle District, in Sri Lanka.

Is December the best time to visit Galle District?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Hikkaduwa, December might be a good time to visit Galle District. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Hikkaduwa. The weather in May, June, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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