Wattegama weather in December (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Wattegama in December? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of December in Wattegama typically brings high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 27°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 20°C. This month is known for milder temperatures, yet warmth continues to be a defining feature.

Precipitation

Wattegama in December falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 225 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 13 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 143 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Wattegama, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 225 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Humidity 85% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 143 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (22 KM, 13 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Wattegama.

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