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Wattala weather in December (Gampaha District, Sri Lanka)

How does the December weather in Wattala compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for December in Wattala includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 31°C, cooling down at night to around 24°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Wattala in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 178 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 10 days will experience rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 217 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wattala, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 178 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  
HumidityHumidity 72% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 217 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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