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December in Talpe sees daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F) at night. With around 163 mm (6.4 in) of rainfall expected, it's worth packing a rain jacket.
If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January typically offers the best circumstances. If you're seeking pleasant, dry and sunny weather somewhere else in the world, our weather planner can help you explore other options.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Talpe - and find the best time to visit.
Browse day-by-day weather records for Talpe spanning 25 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
Based on 20 years of weather observations (2005-2025), these are the most extreme conditions recorded in Talpe.
Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Sri Lanka in December →
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).
Warm but pleasant conditions in Talpe in December. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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