Nuwara Eliya Weather in December
What's the weather like in Nuwara Eliya (Central) in December 2024?
The climate in Nuwara Eliya during December can be summarized as mild and very wet.
December is in the winter in Nuwara Eliya and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.1°C 68.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.8°C 53.2°F |
| Average temperature | 15.9°C 60.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 211 mm 8.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.1°C 82.5°F |
| Humidity | 82% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Nuwara Eliya with around 211mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Nuwara Eliya
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 Nuwara Eliya in December 2024.
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Nuwara Eliya weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 86mm 3.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 258mm 10.2ins |
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