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Weather in December in Kalutara District

Considering a trip to Kalutara 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 Kalutara District in December?

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Bentota. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kalutara District in December, check out the map below. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Kalutara District, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Induruwa with an average of 180 mm to heavy rainfall in Halwala with 208 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Bentota enjoys approximately 220 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Kalutara District climate page.

Where to go in Kalutara District in December

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

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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).

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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 Kalutara District's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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 
25°C 
2,609 hours 
2873 mm 
130 days 
Climate in Bentota

Beruwala

In December Beruwala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Beruwala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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 
334 mm 
14 days 
poor 
30°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
187 mm 
10 days 
Annual   >> Annual
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30°C 
25°C 
2,623 hours 
2915 mm 
131 days 
Climate in Beruwala

Kalutara

In December Kalutara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kalutara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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 
347 mm 
14 days 
poor 
30°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
195 mm 
10 days 
Annual   >> Annual
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30°C 
25°C 
2,623 hours 
2885 mm 
132 days 
Climate in Kalutara

Aluthgama

In December Aluthgama 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.

Aluthgama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
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 
327 mm 
14 days 
poor 
30°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
183 mm 
10 days 
Annual   >> Annual
>>  
30°C 
25°C 
2,609 hours 
2887 mm 
130 days 
Climate in Aluthgama

Wadduwa

In December Wadduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Wadduwa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
24°C 
210 hours 
352 mm 
15 days 
poor 
30°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
199 mm 
10 days 
Annual   >> Annual
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31°C 
25°C 
2,623 hours 
2816 mm 
134 days 
Climate in Wadduwa

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

Is December the best time to visit Kalutara District?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Bentota. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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