Nuwara Eliya in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nuwara Eliya in december 2024
The weather in Nuwara Eliya 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: 6
Weather at 6am
72°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
30%
22%
8%
Weather at 12pm
76°F
Heavy rain
41% of time
40%
13%
7%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Moderate rain at times
49% of time
22%
13%
11%
Weather at 3am
65°F
50%
20%
13%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nuwara Eliya in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nuwara Eliya in december.
The climate of Nuwara Eliya in december is tolerable
the weather in Nuwara Eliya in december is wet (with 16.7in of precipitation over 18 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in november it receives an average of 26.1in of precipitation over 23 days.
The climate quite good around this city this month. Temperatures are up to 77°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 70°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in december in Nuwara Eliya is 74°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya is generally 11:44. Sunrise is at 06:10 and sets at 17:54.
Nuwara Eliya: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in january to Nuwara Eliya. 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 Nuwara Eliya:
In december, Anuradhapura, Chilaw, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Negombo and Tangalle have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nuwara Eliya in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month 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 Nuwara Eliya in december 2023:
59°F to 72°F
58°F to 65°F
56°F to 68°F
58°F to 72°F
58°F to 76°F
56°F to 72°F
58°F to 68°F
59°F to 70°F
61°F to 72°F
58°F to 72°F
58°F to 70°F
56°F to 68°F
56°F to 67°F
59°F to 70°F
58°F to 61°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 68°F
58°F to 65°F
58°F to 65°F
56°F to 74°F
56°F to 70°F
56°F to 70°F
52°F to 67°F
54°F to 70°F
54°F to 70°F
52°F to 70°F
56°F to 68°F
59°F to 61°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
56°F to 67°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in december
Cities near Nuwara Eliya:
| Horton Plains National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Hatton in december | tolerable weather |
| Haputale in december | tolerable weather |
| Ella in december | tolerable weather |
| Gampola in december | tolerable weather |
| Adam’s peak in december | tolerable weather |
| Kandy in december | tolerable weather |
| Matale in december | good weather |
| Udawalawe National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Sinharaja in december | tolerable weather |
| Kurunegala in december | good weather |
| Neluwa in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
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Weather data for Nuwara Eliya in december:
Weather data for Nuwara Eliya for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nuwara Eliya. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya.