Weather in December in Gampaha District
Planning a trip to Gampaha District this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Gampaha District in December?
Gampaha District is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Gampaha District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Negombo. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gampaha District in December, check out the map below. 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.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gampaha District, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Negombo with an average of 151 mm to heavy rainfall in Kapugoda with 243 mm.Average sunshine
The city Negombo usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Gampaha District climate page.
Where to go in Gampaha District in December
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Gampaha District's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Gampaha District?
Negombo
In December Negombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Katunayaka
In December Katunayaka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ja-Ela
In December Ja-Ela 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 tolerable that month.
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Seeduwa
In December Seeduwa 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 tolerable that month.
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Gampaha
In December Gampaha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Gampaha District, in Sri Lanka.
Is December the best time to visit Gampaha District?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Gampaha District with overall tolerable weather in Negombo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Gampaha District is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Negombo. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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