Sri Lanka weather in December - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

December is one of the best months for a holiday in Sri Lanka.
Daytime
30°
Night
24°
☀️ Day length
11 h 40 min
Chance of rain
41%
Thunder days
18%
Humid days
100%
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In December, Sri Lanka averages about 30° during the day and 24° at night. There's a moderate chance of rain (about 41%).

Sri Lanka weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January ★ 31℃23℃21%
February ★ 31℃24℃23%
March 32℃25℃23%
April 33℃25℃32%
May 32℃26℃51%
June 32℃26℃41%
July 32℃26℃25%
August 31℃26℃30%
September 31℃26℃46%
October 31℃25℃57%
November 30℃24℃53%
December 30℃24℃41%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Sri Lanka in December? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Colombo 31℃24℃29℃41%
Srijayewardenepurakotte 31℃24℃29℃41%
Negombo 31℃24℃29℃41%
Kandy 30℃23℃-39%
Batticaloa 28℃24℃29℃44%
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Sri Lanka weather - other months

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