Weather in December in Gampaha District
Planning a journey to Gampaha District this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
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. 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.
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 days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 217 hours of sunshine in Negombo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at December's conditions in Gampaha District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Gampaha District's yearly weather, check out our Gampaha District climate page.
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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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