Sri Lanka in December: weather, sea & travel advice
Sri Lanka in December is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 11 rainy days it is wet.
Sri Lanka · DecemberPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Day
- 28 °C
- Night
- 24 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days
- 11 rainy days
- Sun
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 83 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent81/100
City breakGood73/100
ActiveLimited53/100
FamilyGood77/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)
To consider
- Higher chance of rain (about 11 rainy days)
- High humidity (83 %)
All months at a glance
29J
29F
30M
29A
29M
28J
28J
28A
28S
28O
28N
28D
8J
6F
9M
14A
17M
13J
10J
11A
14S
16O
14N
11D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sri Lanka in December?
Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 24 °C.
Can you swim in Sri Lanka in December?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in December?
On the long-term average, expect about 11 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.