Weather in December in Puttalam District
Planning a getaway to Puttalam District this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Puttalam District in December?
Puttalam District is a region in Sri Lanka. December in Puttalam District generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Kalpitiya. 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 high rainfall in Chilaw with an average of 138 mm to high rainfall in Kalpitiya with 152 mm.For a closer look at December's conditions in Puttalam District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Puttalam District's yearly weather, check out our Puttalam District climate page.
Where to go in Puttalam District in December
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Puttalam District?
Kalpitiya
In December Kalpitiya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Marawila
In December Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Wayikkal
In December Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly sun hours
Sun hours
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Alankuda
In December Alankuda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Chilaw
In December Chilaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Max temperature
Max temp
Min temperature
Min temp
Monthly rainfall
Rainfall
Monthly rainy days
Rainy days
Weather conditions
Weather
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Puttalam District, in Sri Lanka.
Is December the best time to visit Puttalam District?
In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Puttalam District with overall tolerable weather in Kalpitiya. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Puttalam District is in July with generally perfect weather in Kalpitiya. On the other hand, the month of November tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Puttalam District.
Interested in the weather conditions in a specific month? Select the month below.
Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Sri Lanka? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Sri Lanka.
Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.