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Kandy in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Kandy 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 Kandy, Sri Lanka.

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Kandy in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Kandy in December in summary
Fair weather
Min 23°C Max 28°C 266 mm 13 day(s) 86% 44% UV 6 7.8 h/day
Best activities in December
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomyWell-being
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:11 17:54
Hourly weather

Average weather in Kandy in December 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Kandy 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 Kandy in December

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

Temperatures and rain in Kandy 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 Kandy in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Kandy in December

Check the seasonal normals in Kandy 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 26.2°C 25.6°C 25.7°C
Maximum temperature 28.6°C 28.0°C 28.5°C
Minimum temperature 23.8°C 23.2°C 23.0°C
Record maximum temperature 32.0°C
(2013)
33.0°C
(2021)
33.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 18.0°C
(2021)
15.0°C
(2021)
17.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 10 day(s)
(33%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
8 day(s)
(26%)
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%)
Wind
Wind speed 8 km/h 10 km/h 11 km/h
Wind temperature 23.8°C 23.3°C 23.0°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 458.7 mm 266.4 mm 155.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 27 day(s)
(90%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 20 day(s)
(66%)
13 day(s)
(43%)
8 day(s)
(26%)
Record precipitation in one day 114.9 mm
(2012)
159.0 mm
(2020)
192.4 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 87% 86% 81%
Visibility 7.8 km 7.7 km 7.9 km
Cloud cover 46% 44% 35%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 9h 8h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h58 06h11 06h24
Sunset time 17h46 17h54 18h09
Day length 11h48 11h43 11h45
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When adverse weather fair weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Kandy in December?

Best activities in December
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomyWell-being
Possible activities in December
Hiking and trekkingAnimal observation
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Kandy in December last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
20°C26°C1.7 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
17°C29°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C0.7 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.2 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C1.2 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
18°C29°C0.7 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C0.2 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
18°C29°C0.2 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
20°C24°C0.9 mm
10
Light rain shower
19°C26°C3.5 mm
11
Light rain shower
20°C25°C2.6 mm
12
Light rain shower
19°C25°C4.2 mm
13
Light rain shower
18°C27°C2.4 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C1.2 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
17°C28°C0.0 mm
16
Patchy light drizzle
20°C28°C1.9 mm
17
Light rain shower
19°C27°C0.5 mm
18
Light rain shower
21°C26°C1.3 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.8 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
18°C27°C0.2 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
18°C27°C0.3 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C0.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C0.0 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
18°C28°C0.0 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
16°C28°C0.1 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.6 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C0.3 mm
29
Light rain shower
20°C28°C0.9 mm
30
Light rain shower
20°C27°C4.7 mm
31
Light rain shower
20°C25°C7.7 mm
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Where to go near Kandy in December?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Kandy in December: your frequently asked questions

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

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Kandy in December, which ranks this month 10th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 28°C during the day and 23°C at night, with about 266 mm of precipitation spread over 13 rainy days.

Expect about 7.8 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes, Gastronomy and Well-being. 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 80/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Kandy are: January, February, March, June, July, August and September. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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