Kurunegala District Weather in December

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

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Kurunegala Melsiripura

Planning a trip to Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka this December? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kurunegala District in December

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Kurunegala. On average, December is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kurunegala.

For a closer look at conditions across Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kurunegala with an average of 170 mm (6.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Melsiripura with 180 mm (7.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Kurunegala typically sees 143 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Kurunegala District by month

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

January31°C (88°F) February33°C (91°F) March35°C (95°F) April33°C (91°F) May32°C (90°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kurunegala District in December

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

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

Temperature range in Kurunegala District (December)

Precipitation variation in Kurunegala District (December)

Kurunegala

In December Kurunegala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
143 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
300 mm (12 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
11 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Melsiripura

In December Melsiripura generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
125 hours
143 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
282 mm (11 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
86 mm (3.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kurunegala District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kurunegala 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)
Melsiripura 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)

Kurunegala District weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka in December. The popular destination of Kurunegala averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

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

Kurunegala averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

Rainfall in Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka peaks during December. Kurunegala averages roughly 170 mm (6.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Kurunegala District, Sri Lanka with overall tolerable weather in Kurunegala. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January provides tolerable weather in Kurunegala. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, October and November tend to be poor.

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