Colombo in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Colombo in december 2024
The weather in Colombo 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: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
28%
24%
6%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
35% of time
31%
20%
14%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
26%
16%
13%
Weather at 3am
77°F
35%
33%
21%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Colombo in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Colombo in december.
The climate of Colombo in december is tolerable
The weather in december in Colombo is wet (with 9.8in of rainfall over 13 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 15.5in of rainfall over 18 days.
The climate quite comfortable in this location the month of december. The high seasonal norm is 88°F. The seasonal minimum is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Colombo is 85°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Colombo in december with a maximum record of 95°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 74°F in 2020. You You can hope to have about 25 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 81 of the month.
On average, in Colombo, the days of december last 11:44. The sun rises at 06:14 and sunset is at 17:58.
With proper weather, the month of december is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Sri Lanka.
Colombo: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Colombo. 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 Colombo:
In december, Anuradhapura, Chilaw, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Negombo and Tangalle have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Colombo in december
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements earlier years of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 74°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 25 day(s) (81%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 16km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 9.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 13 day(s) (43%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.1in (2017) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.26km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:14 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:58 | ||||
| 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 Colombo in december 2023:
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 77°F
79°F to 81°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 86°F
77°F to 79°F
76°F to 83°F
74°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 81°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in december
Cities near Colombo:
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in december | tolerable weather |
| Panadura in december | good weather |
| Negombo in december | good weather |
| Kalutara in december | good weather |
| Bentota in december | good weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in december | good weather |
| Chilaw in december | good weather |
| Adam’s peak in december | tolerable weather |
| Ambalangoda in december | tolerable weather |
| Hatton in december | tolerable weather |
| Neluwa in december | tolerable weather |
| Gampola in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Colombo in december:
Weather data for Colombo for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Colombo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Colombo 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 Colombo.