The climate in Kurunegala during December can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
December is in the winter in Kurunegala and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.3°C 84.7°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.1°C 70°F |
Average temperature | 25.2°C 77.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 171 mm 6.7 ins |
Rainy days | 11 days |
Sea temperature | 27.9°C 82.1°F |
Humidity | 79% |
Windspeed | 10.8kph 7 mph |
On average December is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 171mm 6.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
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 Kurunegala in December 2025.
Best places to visit in December
Hottest month: | April | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
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Driest month: | January | 62mm 2.4ins |
Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
Wettest month: | October | 337mm 13.3ins |