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Kandy District Weather in December

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in December.

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Are you planning a trip a to Kandy District, Sri Lanka in December and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kandy District in December

Kandy District, Sri Lanka 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 (79°F) in Kudadeniya to 28°C (82°F) in Hedeniya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Hedeniya and 19°C (66°F) in Kudadeniya. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kandy.

For specific regional insights in Kandy District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Hedeniya with an average of 213 mm (8.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Nawalapitiya with 361 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Kandy gets approximately 143 hours of sunlight in December, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Kandy District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kandy District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kandy)

January27°C (81°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kandy District in December

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kandy District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kandy District

What is the weather like in December for some of the most popular destinations in Kandy District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Kandy District (December)

Precipitation variation in Kandy District (December)

Kandy

In December Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
143 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
322 mm (13 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kandy →

Digana

In December Digana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
143 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Digana →

Peradeniya

In December Peradeniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
143 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
342 mm (13 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
12 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Peradeniya →

Gampola

In December Gampola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
143 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
407 mm (16 in)
270 mm (11 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
pleasant
Climate in Gampola →

Kadugannawa

In December Kadugannawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
143 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
370 mm (15 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
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Popular cities in December

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kandy District in December.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kandy 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 220 mm (8.7 in)
Digana 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Peradeniya 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Gampola 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Kadugannawa 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Nawalapitiya 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 361 mm (14 in)

Kandy District weather in December: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in December?

Expect unpleasant weather across Kandy District, Sri Lanka in December. The popular destination of Kandy averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 20°C (68°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in December?

Kandy averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does Kandy District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in December?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kandy records an average of 220 mm (8.7 in) in December, putting it among the wetter months for Kandy District, Sri Lanka.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kandy District, Sri Lanka?

In our view, December might not be the best time to travel to Kandy District, Sri Lanka 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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