Weather in Horton Plains National Park in december 2024

The weather in Horton Plains National Park 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 by using 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 Horton Plains National Park in december

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Horton Plains National Park in december.


The climate of Horton Plains National Park in december is tolerable

In december in Horton Plains National Park, the climate is wet (with 16.7in of precipitation over 18 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 26.1in of rainfall over 23 days.

The climate good around this city december. Temperatures are up to 77°F. The seasonal minimum is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Horton Plains National Park is 74°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Horton Plains National Park 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 Horton Plains National Park is generally 11:44. The sun rises at 06:10 and sets at 17:54.

With a correct weather, december is okay (but not the best) to go there.



Horton Plains National Park: another month?

If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Horton Plains National Park. 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 Horton Plains National Park:

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 Horton Plains National Park in december

Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years 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 Horton Plains National Park 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 Horton Plains National Park:

Haputale in decembertolerable weather
Nuwara Eliya in decembertolerable weather
Hatton in decembertolerable weather
Ella in decembertolerable weather
Adam’s peak in decembertolerable weather
Gampola in decembertolerable weather
Udawalawe National Park in decembertolerable weather
Sinharaja in decembertolerable weather
Kandy in decembertolerable weather
Neluwa in decembertolerable weather
Matale in decembergood weather
Hambantota in decembergood 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 Horton Plains National Park in december:

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


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