Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Ella, Sri Lanka in December
Weather score47Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 246mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
246mm
Sun
5.3h
Weather score
47
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 246mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ella, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December24°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to July
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December246mm average rain
December is one of Ella's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and May to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.3 hours average sun
December is below Ella's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December47 weather score
December is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsFebruary to March and May to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
