December weather forecast
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

englishespañol中文
Share

Weather in December

December ushers in all the charm of winter, marking the coolest month in Nuwara Eliya. The temperature dips further as the year ends, rendering the city with a refreshing and cool climate. However, the warm days continue to prevail enabling a perfect meld of cool and warm climates. It is during December that the wind speed reaches a high of 5.4km/h (3.4mph), making it the windiest month of the year. As the year signs off with December, Nuwara Eliya guarantees to leave visitors with appealing weather memories that they can relish till the New Year starts anew with January.

Temperature

Nuwara Eliya reaches its lowest average temperatures in December, measuring 24.3°C (75.7°F) at the peak and 17°C (62.6°F) at the lowest.

Humidity

In Nuwara Eliya, the average relative humidity in December is 88%.

Rainfall

In December, the rain falls for 25.4 days. Throughout December, 228mm (8.98") of precipitation is accumulated. In Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, during the entire year, the rain falls for 297.4 days and collects up to 2784mm (109.61") of precipitation.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.
On the first day of December in Nuwara Eliya, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:01 +0530.

Sunshine

December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 4.6h of sunshine.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Nuwara Eliya. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 5 during December leads to these advisories:
Preventative actions are necessary - The mandate to avoid skin and eye damage is in place. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.
[Resources]

Frequently asked questions

What is the coldest month in Nuwara Eliya?

Nuwara Eliya's December weather, marked by an average high temperature of 24.3°C (75.7°F) and an average low temperature of 17°C (62.6°F), is the coldest in the year.

What are December temperatures in Nuwara Eliya?

In December, the average high-temperature and low-temperature in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, are 24.3°C (75.7°F) and 17°C (62.6°F) respectively. The average heat index (a.k.a. 'felt air temperature', 'feels like'), which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in September is evaluated at 30°C (86°F).

What is the average humidity in December in Nuwara Eliya?

In December, the average relative humidity in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, is 88%.

How much does it rain in Nuwara Eliya in December?

In December, in Nuwara Eliya, the rain falls for 25.4 days. Throughout December, 228mm (8.98") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the month with the shortest days in Nuwara Eliya?

December has the shortest days of the year in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.

How many hours of daylight does Nuwara Eliya have in December?

In December, the average day length in Nuwara Eliya is 11h and 44min.

What time are sunrise and sunset in December in Nuwara Eliya?

On the first day of December, sunrise is at 06:03 and sunset at 17:48. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:01 +0530.

What is the month with the least sunshine in Nuwara Eliya?

With an average of 4.6h of sunshine, December has the least sunshine of the year in Nuwara Eliya.

How many hours of sunshine does Nuwara Eliya have in December?

The average sunshine duration in December in Nuwara Eliya is 4.6h.

What is the month with the lowest UV index in Nuwara Eliya?

The months with the lowest UV index in Nuwara Eliya are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.

What is the UV index reading in December in Nuwara Eliya?

The average daily maximum UV index in December is 5. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from unprotected exposure to UV radiation.
Average humidity
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average sunshine days
Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility

Average temperature in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average temperature in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in December: 24.3°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (27.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in December: 17°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.3°C).

[Resources]

Average pressure in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in December: 1010.4mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.3mbar).

[Resources]

Average wind speed in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in December: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (3.3km/h).

[Resources]

Average humidity in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in December: 88%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (80%).

[Resources]

Average rainfall in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in December: 228mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (656mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (85mm).

[Resources]

Average rainfall days in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in December: 25.4 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.3 days).

[Resources]

Average daylight in December /
Average sunshine in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in December / Average sunshine in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in December: 11h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in December: 4h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

[Resources]

Average sunshine days in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in December: 4.5 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (11 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.8 days).

[Resources]

Average UV index in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in December: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 5).

[Resources]

Average cloud cover in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in December: 62

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).

[Resources]

Average visibility in December
Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in December - Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in December: 6km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are November and December (6km).

[Resources]

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for your location

1. Click Locate me button
2. Allow the app to use your location