Weather in Colombo for December 2024
Until now, December 2024 in Colombo has been nearly identical to the historical average, with a temperature of 28.9 °C (showing only a slight deviation of 0.2 °C).
The forecast for the next days in Colombo predicts temperatures to be around 28 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Colombo at the beginning of December is 28.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly decrease, reaching an average of 28.6 °C by the end of December.
Colombo experiences heavy rainfall in December, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 216.3 mm.
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Colombo in December average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  29° | ||||||
| 2 27° | 3  28° | 4 29° | 5 29° | 6 30° | 7 29° | 8 29° |
| 9 29° | 10 29° | 11 28° | 12 29° | 13 29° | 14 30° | 15 27° |
| 16 28° | 17 29° | 18 28° | 19 28° | 20 30° | 21 30° | 22 29° |
| 23  29° | 24 28° | 25 28° | 26 28° | 27 28° | 28 31° | 29  29° |
| 30 28° | 31 28° |
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Temperatures trend during December in Colombo
December weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 29° /24° | 7.7 mm | 6 | |
| 2 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /24° | 22.2 mm | 6 | |
| 3 Dec. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 10.9 mm | 6 | |
| 4 Dec. | Light rain shower | 29° /23° | 18.9 mm | 6 | |
| 5 Dec. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 5.4 mm | 6 | |
| 6 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /24° | 3.6 mm | 7 | |
| 7 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /24° | 0.7 mm | 6 | |
| 8 Dec. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 7.6 mm | 6 | |
| 9 Dec. | Light rain shower | 29° /23° | 5 mm | 7 | |
| 10 Dec. | Light rain shower | 29° /23° | 3 mm | 6 | |
| 11 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 5.8 mm | 6 | |
| 12 Dec. | Light rain shower | 29° /24° | 8.8 mm | 6 | |
| 13 Dec. | Light rain shower | 29° /23° | 4.4 mm | 6 | |
| 14 Dec. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 30° /24° | 14.7 mm | 6 | |
| 15 Dec. | Light rain shower | 27° /23° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
| 16 Dec. | Light rain shower | 28° /23° | 6.4 mm | 6 | |
| 17 Dec. | Light rain shower | 29° /22° | 1.7 mm | 7 | |
| 18 Dec. | Light rain shower | 28° /24° | 8.8 mm | 6 | |
| 19 Dec. | Light rain shower | 28° /23° | 2.5 mm | 6 | |
| 20 Dec. | Light rain shower | 30° /23° | 5.9 mm | 7 | |
| 21 Dec. | Light rain shower | 30° /23° | 3.7 mm | 7 | |
| 22 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 29° /26° | 1.8 mm | 2.1 | |
| 23 Dec. | Sunny | 29° /25° | 0 mm | 2.1 | |
| 24 Dec. | Sunny | 28° /24° | 0 mm | 2.1 | |
| 25 Dec. | Sunny | 28° /24° | 0 mm | 2.1 | |
| 26 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /23° | 0.4 mm | 2.7 | |
| 27 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /24° | 1.8 mm | 6 | |
| 28 Dec. | Sunny | 31° /24° | 0 mm | 7 | |
| 29 Dec. | Partly cloudy | 29° /24° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
| 30 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 0.4 mm | 6 | |
| 31 Dec. | Patchy rain possible | 28° /25° | 0.1 mm | 6 | |
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Colombo in December - FAQ
What to pack to Colombo in December?
As you prepare for your trip to Colombo in December, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Colombo, during December, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
December rainfall patterns in Colombo
UV exposure in Colombo during December
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