Kandy Weather in December
What's the weather like in Kandy (Central) in December 2024?
The climate in Kandy during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
December is in the winter in Kandy and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27°C 80.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19.1°C 66.3°F |
| Average temperature | 23°C 73.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 212 mm 8.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 12 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.9°C 82.1°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kandy with around 212mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Kandy
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 Kandy in December 2024.
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Kandy weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 82mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 303mm 11.9ins |
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