Weather in December in Kandy District
Thinking about venturing to Kandy District this December and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kandy District in December?
Kandy District is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Kandy District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C in Kudadeniya to 28°C in Hedeniya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Hedeniya and 19°C in Kudadeniya. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kandy.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Hedeniya with an average of 213 mm to heavy rainfall in Nawalapitiya with 361 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 143 hours of sunlight anticipated in Kandy. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at December's conditions in Kandy District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kandy District's yearly weather, check out our Kandy District climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Kandy District?
Kandy
In December Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Digana
In December Digana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Peradeniya
In December Peradeniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gampola
In December Gampola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kadugannawa
In December Kadugannawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°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 Kandy District, in Sri Lanka.
Is December the best time to visit Kandy District?
In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Kandy District with often unpleasant weather in Kandy.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Kandy. The weather in April, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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