The lit Sri Lanka Ceylon Parliament in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte viewed across Lake Diyawanna
December
Weather in December
Finally, as the year rounds up in December, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte's weather follows a predictable pattern. The rainfall drops noticeably to 153mm (6.02"), marking the start of a drier phase. Equally, a backslide in temperatures can be observed, but this is hardly discernible unless compared with earlier months. Daylight hours likewise commence a cycle of decline, standing at 11.7 hours for the day. Thus, December ushers in a slightly cooler and drier climate, setting the stage for the year ahead.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of December, in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:05 +0530.
Temperature
November's transformation into December witnesses an average high-temperature of a still hot 30.4°C (86.7°F) in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, noting a minor change from the preceding month. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte observes an average low-temperature of 22.8°C (73°F) during December nights.Rainfall
In Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, in December, 153mm (6.02") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During the entire year, Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte aggregates up to 2252mm (88.66") of precipitation.Daylight
December has the shortest days of the year in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, with an average of 11h and 42min of daylight.On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of December, in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:05 +0530.
Updated: Feb 6, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
Is it hot in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte during December?
The average high-temperature and low-temperature during December are 30.4°C (86.7°F) and 22.8°C (73°F) respectively.
How much does it rain in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte in December?
Throughout December, in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, 153mm (6.02") of precipitation is accumulated.
What is the month with the shortest days in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
With an average of 11h and 42min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
What is the average length of the day in December in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
The average day length in December in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka, is 11h and 44min.
When is the sunrise / sunset in December in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte?
In December, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, in Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka, sunrise is at 06:21 and sunset at 18:05 +0530.
Average temperature in December
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
- Average high temperature in December: 30.4°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (31.8°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July, August and October (30°C).
- Average low temperature in December: 22.8°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (25.5°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.3°C).
Average rainfall in December
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka
- Average rainfall in December: 153mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (358mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is February (63mm).
Average daylight in December
Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, 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).
