December verdict

Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka in December

Weather score66Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 165mm, so some wet days are possible.

December weather

Monthly averages

Temp

30°C

Rain

165mm

Sun

6.3h

Sea

28°C

Weather score

66

Good

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Showers

Rainfall averages 165mm, so some wet days are possible.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 6.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Compare Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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December30°C average high

December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.

Warmest monthsFebruary to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

December165mm average rain

December is wetter than Kalpitiya's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to September

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

December6.3 hours average sun

December is one of Kalpitiya's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.

Brightest monthsFebruary to March

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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December28°C average sea

December is below Kalpitiya's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.

Warmest seaMarch to May

Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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December66 weather score

December sits close to Kalpitiya's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and July to August

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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