Sigiriya weather in December (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

Is Sigiriya a good destination in December, weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

December in Sigiriya generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 29°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 22°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's mildest temperatures. However, it's still unmistakably warm.

Precipitation

Sigiriya in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 202 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and June typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sigiriya climate page with graphs.

 

Sigiriya, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 202 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in December

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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