Best time to visit Sri Lanka in December
December is a less ideal time to visit Sri Lanka — the country-average travel-comfort score is 60/100. The best months are February, January, March.
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Weather in Sri Lanka in December
Typical weather across Sri Lanka in December: average high 29.4°C, low 23.1°C, about 198 mm of rain, and 8.9 hours of sunshine per day. Among Sri Lanka's cities, Colombo has the best weather in December (score 60/100, December climate details).
| Metric | Sri Lanka avg | Best city (Colombo) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 60 | 60 |
| High / Low | 29.4° / 23.1° | 29.4° / 23.1° |
| Precipitation | 198 mm | 989.8 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.9 | 8.9 |
Is December recommended?
December is not the best month to visit Sri Lanka. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Sri Lanka.
When to visit Sri Lanka in other months
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