Weather in Nuwara Eliya in december 2024

The weather in Nuwara Eliya in the month of december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through 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
72°F

Partly Cloudy

30%

Moderate rain at times

22%

Heavy rain

8%

Weather at 12pm
76°F

Moderate rain at times

40%

Clear/Sunny

13%

Partly Cloudy

7%

Weather at 6pm
68°F

Heavy rain

22%

Fog

13%

Clear/Sunny

11%

Weather at 3am
65°F

Fog

50%

Clear/Sunny

20%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Partly Cloudy

10%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nuwara Eliya in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nuwara Eliya in december.


The climate of Nuwara Eliya in december is tolerable

the weather in Nuwara Eliya in december is wet (with 16.7in of precipitation over 18 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 26.1in of precipitation over 23 days.

The climate quite good around this city this month. Temperatures are up to 77°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Nuwara Eliya is 74°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Nuwara Eliya in the month of december with a maximum record of 85°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 54°F in 2020.

On this month of december, day length in Nuwara Eliya is generally 11:44. Sunrise is at 06:10 and sets at 17:54.



Nuwara Eliya: another month?

If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Nuwara Eliya. 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 Nuwara Eliya:

In december, Anuradhapura, Chilaw, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Negombo and Tangalle have good weather.

more information about Sri Lanka's weather in december



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nuwara Eliya in december

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.

December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 74°F
Highest temperature 77°F
Lowest temperature 70°F
Highest record temperature 85°F
(2016)
Lowest record temperature 54°F
(2020)
Number of days at +65°F 30 day(s)
(97%)
Wind
Wind speed 8km/h
Wind temperature 70°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 16.7in
Number of days with rainfall 18 day(s)
(57%)
Record daily rainfall 5.4in
(2020)
Other climate data
Humidity 91%
Visibility 7.11km
Cloud cover 57%
UV index 6
Daily sunshine hours 8
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 06:10
Time of sunset 17:54
Length of day 11:44
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 Nuwara Eliya in december 2023:

01-12-2023
Light rain shower
59°F to 72°F
02-12-2023
Light rain
58°F to 65°F
03-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 68°F
04-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 72°F
05-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 76°F
06-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 72°F
07-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 68°F
08-12-2023
Light rain shower
59°F to 70°F
09-12-2023
Light rain shower
61°F to 72°F
10-12-2023
Light rain shower
58°F to 72°F
11-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
58°F to 70°F
12-12-2023
Light rain shower
56°F to 68°F
13-12-2023
Light rain shower
56°F to 67°F
14-12-2023
Light rain shower
59°F to 70°F
15-12-2023
Moderate rain
58°F to 61°F
16-12-2023
Light rain shower
58°F to 63°F
17-12-2023
Light rain shower
58°F to 68°F
18-12-2023
Light rain shower
58°F to 65°F
19-12-2023
Patchy light drizzle
58°F to 65°F
20-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 74°F
21-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 70°F
22-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 70°F
23-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 67°F
24-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 70°F
25-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
54°F to 70°F
26-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
52°F to 70°F
27-12-2023
Patchy rain nearby
56°F to 68°F
28-12-2023
Light drizzle
59°F to 61°F
29-12-2023
Patchy light rain
56°F to 67°F
30-12-2023
Light rain shower
56°F to 67°F
31-12-2023
Patchy light drizzle
56°F to 67°F

Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in december

Cities near Nuwara Eliya:

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Adam’s peak in decembertolerable weather
Kandy in decembertolerable weather
Matale in decembergood weather
Udawalawe National Park in decembertolerable weather
Sinharaja in decembertolerable weather
Kurunegala in decembergood weather
Neluwa in decembertolerable weather
Sri Lanka in december: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.

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Weather data for Nuwara Eliya in december:

Weather data for Nuwara Eliya for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nuwara Eliya. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya.


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