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Sri Lanka in December

Excellent time to go

Dry season returns on west

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Daytime high
30°C
86°F
Overnight low
22°C
72°F
Rainfall
130 mm
wet
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in Sri Lanka in December

December brings hot weather to Sri Lanka, with daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows near 22°C (72°F). Skies are typically moderately wet, with about 130 mm of rainfall on average. Dry season returns on west.

December is one of Sri Lanka's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs December–March, for context.

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Sri Lanka in other months

January
great
February
great
March
great
April
good
May
okay
June
good
July
good
August
good
September
okay
October
avoid
November
avoid

Where else is good to go in December

Japan in December
12°C high · medium crowds · good
Thailand in December
31°C high · high crowds · great
France in December
8°C high · medium crowds · good
Morocco in December
18°C high · low crowds · good
Mexico in December
21°C high · high crowds · great
Costa Rica in December
24°C high · high crowds · great
Australia in December
25°C high · high crowds · good
New Zealand in December
21°C high · high crowds · great