Kandy in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kandy in december 2026
The weather in Kandy in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
76°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
24%
19%
7%
Weather at 12pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
30%
21%
8%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
21%
13%
13%
Weather at 3am
70°F
45%
26%
12%
12%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kandy in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kandy in december.
The climate of Kandy in december is tolerable
The climate in december in Kandy is wet (with 10.5in of rainfall over 13 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 18.1in of precipitation over 20 days.
The climate enjoyable in this location december. The thermometer averaged maximum of 83°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 76°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Kandy is 79°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kandy in december with a maximum record of 92°F in 2021 and a minimum record of 59°F in 2021. You You can hope to have about 6 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 19 of time.
On average, in Kandy, the days of december last 11:43. Sunrise is at 06:11 and sets at 17:54.
With a bad weather, this month is not recommended to go in this locality in Sri Lanka.
Kandy: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Kandy. more information
December: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in december, there are destinations with better weather than Kandy:
In december, Colombo, Anuradhapura, Galle, Trincomalee, Chilaw and Dambulla have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kandy in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the past years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2021) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 59°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 6 day(s) (19%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 10km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 10.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (43%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 6.3in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 86% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.7km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 44% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:11 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:54 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:43 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kandy in december 2025:
68°F to 79°F
63°F to 85°F
67°F to 85°F
68°F to 85°F
68°F to 85°F
65°F to 85°F
67°F to 85°F
65°F to 85°F
68°F to 76°F
67°F to 79°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 77°F
65°F to 81°F
68°F to 79°F
63°F to 83°F
68°F to 83°F
67°F to 81°F
70°F to 79°F
70°F to 79°F
65°F to 81°F
65°F to 81°F
68°F to 79°F
65°F to 83°F
65°F to 83°F
65°F to 83°F
61°F to 83°F
68°F to 81°F
67°F to 83°F
68°F to 83°F
68°F to 81°F
68°F to 77°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in december
Cities near Kandy:
| Gampola in december | tolerable weather |
| Matale in december | good weather |
| Kurunegala in december | good weather |
| Nuwara Eliya in december | tolerable weather |
| Hatton in december | tolerable weather |
| Adam’s peak in december | tolerable weather |
| Horton Plains National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Ella in december | tolerable weather |
| Dambulla in december | good weather |
| Haputale in december | tolerable weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in december | good weather |
| Maduru Oya National Park in december | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Kandy
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Weather data for Kandy in december:
Weather data for Kandy for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kandy. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kandy can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kandy.