Puttalam Weather in December

What's the weather like in Puttalam (North Western) in December 2024?

The climate in Puttalam during December can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

December is in the winter in Puttalam and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Puttalam weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 29.8°C 85.6°F
Nightly temperature 22.2°C 72°F
Average temperature 26°C 78.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 156 mm 6.1 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.8°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Puttalam with around 156mm 6.1 inches of rain making it a 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 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

December temperatures in Puttalam

Puttalam average temperature in December

December rainfall

Puttalam average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Puttalam average rain in December

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 Puttalam in December 2024.

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Puttalam weather stats

Puttalam weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.1°C 89.8°F
Driest month: August 14mm 0.6ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 30.2°C 86.4°F
Wettest month: October 261mm 10.3ins
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