Weather in December in Kalutara District
Planning a journey to Kalutara 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 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. 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.
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 close to 220 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Kalutara District for December, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kalutara District climate page.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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