Sri Lanka in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?

How are weather conditions in Sri Lanka in december? Is it a good time to go to Wilpattu National Park and Colombo? Check this with weather datas and our advices here.

Weather in Sri Lanka in december 2019

Below, you have access to the weather forecast for december for most popular cities in Sri Lanka. These datas are statistics for december from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.

Average weather in december in Colombo

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

25°C

Clear/Sunny
34% of time

Partly Cloudy

33%

Moderate rain at times

26%

Heavy rain

Weather at 1pm

32°C

Clear/Sunny
38% of time

Moderate rain at times

30%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 7pm

29°C

Moderate rain at times
38% of time

Heavy rain

30%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Partly Cloudy

13%

More information about the weather in Colombo in december

Average weather in december in Jaffna

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

27°C

Moderate rain at times
36% of time

Partly Cloudy

23%

Heavy rain

22%

Clear/Sunny

12%

Weather at 1pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
29% of time

Partly Cloudy

26%

Heavy rain

23%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Weather at 7pm

30°C

Partly Cloudy
31% of time

Clear/Sunny

29%

Moderate rain at times

27%

Heavy rain

12%

More information about the weather in Jaffna in december

Average weather in december in Anuradhapura

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

24°C

Fog Fog
37% of time

Partly Cloudy

25%

Moderate rain at times

14%

Clear/Sunny

10%

Weather at 1pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
53% of time

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 7pm

26°C

Moderate rain at times
38% of time

Heavy rain

22%

Clear/Sunny

22%

Partly Cloudy

16%

More information about the weather in Anuradhapura in december

Average weather in december in Arugam Bay

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

26°C

Moderate rain at times
38% of time

Heavy rain

28%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Weather at 1pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
37% of time

Heavy rain

27%

Clear/Sunny

24%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Weather at 7pm

29°C

Moderate rain at times
36% of time

Heavy rain

29%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Partly Cloudy

16%

More information about the weather in Arugam Bay in december

Average weather in december in Batticaloa

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

26°C

Moderate rain at times
38% of time

Heavy rain

28%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Weather at 1pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
37% of time

Heavy rain

27%

Clear/Sunny

24%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Weather at 7pm

29°C

Moderate rain at times
36% of time

Heavy rain

29%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Partly Cloudy

16%

More information about the weather in Batticaloa in december

Average weather in december in Bentota

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

25°C

Clear/Sunny
33% of time

Partly Cloudy

32%

Moderate rain at times

26%

Heavy rain

Weather at 1pm

32°C

Clear/Sunny
40% of time

Moderate rain at times

28%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Heavy rain

Weather at 7pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
34% of time

Heavy rain

34%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Partly Cloudy

13%

More information about the weather in Bentota in december

Average weather in december in Dambulla

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

23°C

Fog Fog
45% of time

Moderate rain at times

18%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 1pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
49% of time

Partly Cloudy

19%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 7pm

26°C

Moderate rain at times
39% of time

Heavy rain

25%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

16%

More information about the weather in Dambulla in december

Average weather in december in Ella

very bad weather

Weather at 7am

19°C

Fog Fog
38% of time

Moderate rain at times

32%

Heavy rain

14%

Clear/Sunny

Weather at 1pm

24°C

Moderate rain at times
52% of time

Heavy rain

24%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Partly Cloudy

10%

Weather at 7pm

20°C

Heavy rain
56% of time

Moderate rain at times

32%

Fog

Clear/Sunny

More information about the weather in Ella in december

Average weather in december in Galle

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

25°C

Partly Cloudy
35% of time

Clear/Sunny

35%

Moderate rain at times

20%

Heavy rain

Weather at 1pm

31°C

Clear/Sunny
41% of time

Moderate rain at times

27%

Partly Cloudy

25%

Heavy rain

Weather at 7pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
43% of time

Heavy rain

29%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Partly Cloudy

12%

More information about the weather in Galle in december

Average weather in december in Hikkaduwa

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

25°C

Partly Cloudy
36% of time

Clear/Sunny

35%

Moderate rain at times

19%

Heavy rain

Weather at 1pm

31°C

Clear/Sunny
41% of time

Moderate rain at times

27%

Partly Cloudy

25%

Heavy rain

Weather at 7pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
43% of time

Heavy rain

29%

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

11%

More information about the weather in Hikkaduwa in december

Average weather in december in Kalutara

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

25°C

Clear/Sunny
33% of time

Partly Cloudy

32%

Moderate rain at times

26%

Heavy rain

Weather at 1pm

32°C

Clear/Sunny
40% of time

Moderate rain at times

28%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Heavy rain

Weather at 7pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
34% of time

Heavy rain

34%

Clear/Sunny

19%

Partly Cloudy

13%

More information about the weather in Kalutara in december

Average weather in december in Kandy

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

20°C

Fog Fog
31% of time

Clear/Sunny

25%

Moderate rain at times

23%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Weather at 1pm

29°C

Moderate rain at times
57% of time

Clear/Sunny

26%

Partly Cloudy

11%

Heavy rain

Weather at 7pm

25°C

Heavy rain
37% of time

Moderate rain at times

37%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Partly Cloudy

More information about the weather in Kandy in december

Average weather in december in Negombo

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

24°C

Clear/Sunny
36% of time

Partly Cloudy

31%

Moderate rain at times

26%

Heavy rain

Weather at 1pm

32°C

Clear/Sunny
39% of time

Moderate rain at times

27%

Partly Cloudy

25%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 7pm

29°C

Moderate rain at times
40% of time

Heavy rain

28%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Partly Cloudy

12%

More information about the weather in Negombo in december

Average weather in december in Neluwa

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

21°C

Fog Fog
31% of time

Moderate rain at times

24%

Clear/Sunny

22%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Weather at 1pm

31°C

Moderate rain at times
50% of time

Clear/Sunny

24%

Heavy rain

14%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Weather at 7pm

26°C

Heavy rain
51% of time

Moderate rain at times

30%

Clear/Sunny

Partly Cloudy

More information about the weather in Neluwa in december

Average weather in december in Nuwara Eliya

very bad weather

Weather at 7am

18°C

Fog Fog
38% of time

Moderate rain at times

32%

Heavy rain

14%

Clear/Sunny

Weather at 1pm

24°C

Moderate rain at times
52% of time

Heavy rain

24%

Clear/Sunny

15%

Partly Cloudy

10%

Weather at 7pm

21°C

Heavy rain
55% of time

Moderate rain at times

33%

Fog

Clear/Sunny

More information about the weather in Nuwara Eliya in december

Average weather in december in Udawalawe National Park

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

21°C

Fog Fog
31% of time

Moderate rain at times

24%

Clear/Sunny

22%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Weather at 1pm

31°C

Moderate rain at times
50% of time

Clear/Sunny

24%

Heavy rain

14%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Weather at 7pm

26°C

Heavy rain
51% of time

Moderate rain at times

30%

Clear/Sunny

10%

Partly Cloudy

More information about the weather in Udawalawe National Park in december

Average weather in december in Wilpattu National Park

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

24°C

Fog Fog
37% of time

Partly Cloudy

25%

Moderate rain at times

14%

Clear/Sunny

10%

Weather at 1pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
53% of time

Clear/Sunny

17%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 7pm

26°C

Moderate rain at times
38% of time

Heavy rain

22%

Clear/Sunny

22%

Partly Cloudy

16%

More information about the weather in Wilpattu National Park in december

Average weather in december in Yala National Park

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

30°C

Clear/Sunny
43% of time

Partly Cloudy

28%

Moderate rain at times

22%

Heavy rain

Weather at 1pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
37% of time

Heavy rain

27%

Clear/Sunny

26%

Partly Cloudy

12%

Weather at 7pm

27°C

Moderate rain at times
34% of time

Clear/Sunny

31%

Partly Cloudy

21%

Heavy rain

15%

More information about the weather in Yala National Park in december

Average weather in december in Puttalam

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

25°C

Partly Cloudy
45% of time

Clear/Sunny

21%

Moderate rain at times

19%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 1pm

31°C

Moderate rain at times
38% of time

Clear/Sunny

25%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 7pm

29°C

Moderate rain at times
33% of time

Heavy rain

29%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Partly Cloudy

17%

More information about the weather in Puttalam in december

Average weather in december in Trincomalee

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

22°C

Fog Fog
45% of time

Moderate rain at times

18%

Partly Cloudy

13%

Heavy rain

10%

Weather at 1pm

30°C

Moderate rain at times
49% of time

Partly Cloudy

19%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 7pm

26°C

Moderate rain at times
39% of time

Heavy rain

25%

Partly Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

16%

More information about the weather in Trincomalee in december

Average weather in december in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

26°C

Clear/Sunny
34% of time

Partly Cloudy

32%

Moderate rain at times

26%

Heavy rain

Weather at 1pm

32°C

Clear/Sunny
40% of time

Moderate rain at times

27%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Heavy rain

11%

Weather at 7pm

29°C

Moderate rain at times
37% of time

Heavy rain

31%

Clear/Sunny

21%

Partly Cloudy

12%

More information about the weather in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in december

Average weather in december in Gampola

tolerable weather

Weather at 7am

22°C

Fog Fog
31% of time

Clear/Sunny

25%

Moderate rain at times

23%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Weather at 1pm

29°C

Moderate rain at times
58% of time

Clear/Sunny

26%

Partly Cloudy

11%

Heavy rain

Weather at 7pm

25°C

Heavy rain
37% of time

Moderate rain at times

37%

Clear/Sunny

18%

Partly Cloudy

More information about the weather in Gampola in december

Weather details in december

Some regions see their climate improve, while for others - climatic conditions are deteriorating. The climate throughout December in Sri Lanka is, however, mediocre.

December in Colombo and the West Coast of the Island

The climate of Colombo is more clement, despite the abundance of rain because it usually occurs at night, allowing the tourists the opportunity to enjoy beautiful sunny days.

December in Jaffna and the Extreme North of the Island

The month of December is not famous for visiting Jaffna. Rainfall has increased in intensity and frequency. The sun can only make its way through a few thinnings.

December in Trincomalee and the Northeast of the Island

The weather in Sri Lanka throughout December is far from ideal - in Trincomalee, as elsewhere. The mornings are foggy and the rest of the day is rainy, most of the time.

December in Nuwara Eliya and the Central Plain

Despite the freshness of the atmosphere, the weather in Nuwara Eliya is still bad. The rains are indeed very abundant and the chance of having a magnificent sunshine is very slight.

Weather in november in Sri Lanka

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Organised tours and trips in Sri Lanka in december

Where to go in Sri Lanka in december?

Where to go in Sri Lanka in december: destination map

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perfect weather

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tolerable

bad

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Where should you go in Sri Lanka in december when it comes to the weather?

Remember:
The climate in Sri Lanka in december ranges from good to very bad depending on the region and city.

warning in december the weather is different depending on the city and regions of the country.

That month is not the best month to go to in Sri Lanka. The weather in Wilpattu National Park, Trincomalee, Dambulla, Yala National Park, Hikkaduwa, Puttalam, Negombo, Galle, Anuradhapura, Bentota, Colombo and Kalutara is quite correct. The sun is not there all the time and you may be faced the rain frequently. Nonetheless, if you don't plan a beach and sun travel in Sri Lanka but rather city tours or walking, this climate may be enough. In addition, there are definitely fewer tourists at this time of year.

It's even worse in Arugam Bay, Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Batticaloa, Udawalawe National Park, Neluwa, Ella and Jaffna and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. It is not recommended to visit these areas in december.

Climate in Sri Lanka in december

Climate in Colombo in December

In the month of december, maximum temperature is 33°C and minimum temperature is 28°C (for an average temperature of 30°C). The climate is burning there in the month of december. With 230mm over 21 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your vacations. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, december is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in Colombo in Sri Lanka.

	November	December	January
Average temperature	31°C	30°C	30°C
Highest temperature	33°C	33°C	33°C
Lowest temperature	29°C	28°C	28°C
Sea temperature	28.7°C	28.2°C	27.8°C
Rainfall	349mm	230mm	96mm
Number of days with rainfall	24 day(s) (81%)	21 day(s) (69%)	11 day(s) (34%)
Humidity	80%	80%	75%
Cloud cover	42%	37%	24%
Length of day	11:49	11:44	11:46
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	tolerable	tolerable	good

more information about the climate in Colombo in December

Climate in Jaffna in December

In december, maximum temperature is 30°C and minimum temperature is 28°C (for an average temperature of 29°C). The climate good here in this month. With 347mm over 18 days, you may find yourself often in the rain during your trip. Consider to pack clothes for rain.
With a bad climate, december is not the best time to go there.

	November	December	January
Average temperature	30°C	29°C	28°C
Highest temperature	32°C	30°C	30°C
Lowest temperature	29°C	28°C	27°C
Sea temperature	28.4°C	27.3°C	26.8°C
Rainfall	403mm	347mm	86mm
Number of days with rainfall	21 day(s) (70%)	18 day(s) (57%)	7 day(s) (23%)
Humidity	78%	78%	77%
Cloud cover	42%	46%	34%
Length of day	11:41	11:34	11:38
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	tolerable	tolerable	good

more information about the climate in Jaffna in December

Climate in Anuradhapura in December

In december, the mean temperature in Anuradhapura is 27°C (maximum temperature is 30°C and minimum temperature is 25°C). The climate nice in that locality in this month. With 194mm over 20 days, you will experience some showers during your trip. But this is moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in this city in Sri Lanka.

	November	December	January
Average temperature	28°C	27°C	27°C
Highest temperature	31°C	30°C	30°C
Lowest temperature	26°C	25°C	24°C
Rainfall	284mm	194mm	74mm
Number of days with rainfall	24 day(s) (80%)	20 day(s) (64%)	12 day(s) (37%)
Humidity	87%	89%	88%
Cloud cover	48%	53%	42%
Length of day	11:45	11:39	11:41
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	tolerable	tolerable	tolerable

more information about the climate in Anuradhapura in December

Climate in Arugam Bay in December

In december, maximum temperature is 30°C and minimum temperature is 26°C (for an average temperature of 28°C). The climate quite pleasant in that area in this month. With 522mm over 25 days, you may find yourself often in the rain for your trip. Remember to bring adapted clothes.

	November	December	January
Average temperature	29°C	28°C	28°C
Highest temperature	32°C	30°C	30°C
Lowest temperature	26°C	26°C	26°C
Rainfall	374mm	522mm	265mm
Number of days with rainfall	24 day(s) (81%)	25 day(s) (80%)	17 day(s) (53%)
Humidity	83%	83%	83%
Cloud cover	41%	49%	46%
Length of day	11:49	11:44	11:46
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	tolerable	tolerable	tolerable

more information about the climate in Arugam Bay in December

Climate in Batticaloa in December

In december, maximum temperature is 30°C and minimum temperature is 26°C (for an average temperature of 28°C). The climate quite comfortable in that locality in the month of december. With 522mm over 25 days, you may find yourself often in the rain for your holidays. Remember to bring adapted clothes.

	November	December	January
Average temperature	29°C	28°C	28°C
Highest temperature	32°C	30°C	30°C
Lowest temperature	27°C	26°C	26°C
Rainfall	373mm	522mm	266mm
Number of days with rainfall	24 day(s) (81%)	25 day(s) (80%)	17 day(s) (53%)
Humidity	82%	83%	83%
Cloud cover	41%	49%	46%
Length of day	11:46	11:41	11:43
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	tolerable	tolerable	tolerable

more information about the climate in Batticaloa in December

All cities in Sri Lanka in december

Colombo in december	tolerable weather
Jaffna in december	tolerable weather
Anuradhapura in december	tolerable weather
Arugam Bay in december	tolerable weather
Batticaloa in december	tolerable weather
Bentota in december	tolerable weather
Dambulla in december	tolerable weather
Ella in december	very bad weather
Galle in december	tolerable weather
Hikkaduwa in december	tolerable weather
Kalutara in december	tolerable weather
Kandy in december	tolerable weather
Negombo in december	tolerable weather
Neluwa in december	tolerable weather
Nuwara Eliya in december	very bad weather
Udawalawe National Park in december	tolerable weather
Wilpattu National Park in december	tolerable weather
Yala National Park in december	tolerable weather
Puttalam in december	tolerable weather
Trincomalee in december	tolerable weather
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in december	tolerable weather

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Weather data for Sri Lanka in december:

Weather data for Sri Lanka in december is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sri Lanka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sri Lanka can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time of year to visit Sri Lanka.

Weather in november in Sri Lanka

Weather in january in Sri Lanka