Sigiriya Weather in December
What's the weather like in Sigiriya (Central) in December 2024?
The climate in Sigiriya during December can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
December is in the winter in Sigiriya and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.4°C 70.5°F |
| Average temperature | 24.8°C 76.6°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 258 mm 10.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.9°C 82.1°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average December is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sigiriya with around 258mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Sigiriya
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 Sigiriya in December 2024.
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Sigiriya weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 31.6°C 88.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 298mm 11.7ins |
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