Puttalam District Weather in December

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

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Kalpitiya Marawila Wayikkal Alankuda

Are you planning a trip a to Puttalam 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 Puttalam District in December

Puttalam District, Sri Lanka 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 (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Puttalam District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Chilaw with an average of 138 mm (5.4 in) to high rainfall in Kalpitiya with 152 mm (6 in).

Explore Puttalam District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune31°C (88°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Puttalam District in December

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

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

Temperature range in Puttalam District (December)

Precipitation variation in Puttalam District (December)

Kalpitiya

In December Kalpitiya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high 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)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
256 mm (10 in)
152 mm (6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Kalpitiya →

Marawila

In December Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
217 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
277 mm (11 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Marawila →

Wayikkal

In December Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
217 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
287 mm (11 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
10 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Wayikkal →

Alankuda

In December Alankuda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high 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)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Alankuda →

Chilaw

In December Chilaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high 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
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
265 mm (10 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
4 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Puttalam District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kalpitiya 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 152 mm (6 in)
Marawila 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 142 mm (5.6 in)
Wayikkal 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Alankuda 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Chilaw 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Mudalaipali 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 151 mm (5.9 in)

Puttalam District weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in December. The popular destination of Kalpitiya averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

Kalpitiya averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

Puttalam District, Sri Lanka sees substantial rainfall in December. Kalpitiya typically averages about 152 mm (6 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Puttalam District, Sri Lanka 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, Sri Lanka is in July with generally pleasant weather in Kalpitiya. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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