Sri LankaAverage weather for Colombo in December
It's hot in December in Colombo with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 23°C and 24°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Colombo with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 24°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Colombo is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Light clothing like shorts or a dress, and a hat and sunglasses are perfect.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Colombo is 29°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
In December, there is an average of 341 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Colombo in December |
New York | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average temperature |
31°C | 9°C | |
 Max. temperature |
32°C | 12°C | |
| Min. temperature |
30°C | -5°C | |
 Total precipitation |
341 mm | 133 mm | |
| Rainy days |
17 days | 17 days | |
November
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Colombo?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Colombo. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2017, Colombo reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 17°C to a highest value of 28°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Colombo
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Colombo, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Weather experiences in December in Colombo
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Daily Precipitation in December in Colombo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Colombo, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 17 days of precipitation in Colombo.
Daily UV index in December in Colombo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Colombo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Colombo over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Colombo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Colombo over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Colombo, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for Colombo
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Colombo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in December in Colombo
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In the evening, however, the rain stopped. The humidity was high but bearable. A good place for lovers of warm weather.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Colombo by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colombo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
