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Chilaw in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Chilaw in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Chilaw, Sri Lanka.

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Chilaw in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Chilaw in December in summary
Favourable weather
Min 26°C Max 30°C 222 mm 11 day(s) 81% 33% 29°C UV 7 8.9 h/day
Best activities in December
Beach and swimmingNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:15 17:57
Hourly weather

Average weather in Chilaw in December 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Chilaw in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Chilaw in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Chilaw in December.

Temperatures and rain in Chilaw in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in December.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Chilaw in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Chilaw in December

Check the seasonal normals in Chilaw in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 28.7°C 28.3°C 28.4°C
Maximum temperature 30.4°C 30.4°C 30.9°C
Minimum temperature 27.0°C 26.1°C 25.8°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2010)
35.0°C
(2021)
35.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 23.0°C
(2021)
21.0°C
(2021)
22.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 24 day(s)
(80%)
24 day(s)
(77%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 28.5°C 27.9°C 27.3°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.4°C 26.7°C 26.0°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.7°C 28.9°C 28.8°C
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 18 km/h 19 km/h
Wind temperature 27.0°C 26.2°C 25.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 360.9 mm 221.9 mm 91.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 25 day(s)
(83%)
21 day(s)
(68%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 17 day(s)
(57%)
11 day(s)
(37%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
Record precipitation in one day 95.1 mm
(2009)
111.4 mm
(2017)
72.3 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 82% 81% 76%
Visibility 9.0 km 9.4 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 42% 33% 23%
UV index 6 7 7
Daily sunshine 8h 9h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h02 06h15 06h28
Sunset time 17h49 17h57 18h12
Day length 11h47 11h42 11h44
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Chilaw in December?

Best activities in December
Beach and swimmingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Chilaw in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Chilaw in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
24°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
23°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C2.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C1.8 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.3 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C2.9 mm
8
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C1.0 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C0.1 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C1.5 mm
11
Light rain shower
24°C27°C1.0 mm
12
Light rain shower
24°C28°C3.2 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.7 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C0.4 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
22°C29°C0.0 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
24°C28°C2.6 mm
17
Light drizzle
24°C30°C1.3 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C0.1 mm
19
Cloudy
24°C30°C0.0 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.1 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
23°C29°C0.2 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
23°C29°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
23°C30°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
23°C30°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
23°C30°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
22°C30°C0.0 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
23°C30°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
23°C29°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.1 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C0.2 mm
31
Light rain shower
24°C28°C3.1 mm
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Where to go near Chilaw in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Chilaw in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Chilaw in December, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 222 mm of precipitation spread over 11 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in December, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 84/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Chilaw are: January, February, March and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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