The climate of Puttalam in December is humid. An average of 268 mm precipitation is recorded over 21 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in November, the average recorded is 393 mm over 25 days.
Temperatures are warm in Puttalam in December. The average maximum temperature reaches 29°C, while the minimum falls to about 26°C. The month's average temperature is 28°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Puttalam in December: 33°C as a maximum in 2021 and 19°C as a minimum in 2020. We can expect about 13 days with temperatures above 30°, or 42% of the month.
In December, the days last on average 11:40 in Puttalam. The sun rises around 06:16 and sets around 17:56.
With only fair weather, the month of December is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Puttalam in Sri Lanka remains possible depending on your priorities.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Puttalam in December: Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.
