Batticaloa Weather in December
What's the weather like in Batticaloa (Eastern Province) in December 2024?
The climate in Batticaloa during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
December is in the winter in Batticaloa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.7°C 83.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23.4°C 74°F |
| Average temperature | 26°C 78.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 404 mm 15.9 ins |
| Rainy days | 14 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 14.6kph 9 mph |
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Batticaloa with around 404mm 15.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Batticaloa
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Batticaloa in December 2024.
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Batticaloa weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.7°C 90.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 25mm 1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
| Wettest month: | December | 404mm 15.9ins |
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