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Temperatures in December

It's hot in December in Anuradhapura with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 24°C.

Max and Min Temperatures per Day

Daily Temperature in December in Anuradhapura

This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Anuradhapura in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.

Start of December

The month of December starts in Anuradhapura with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 24°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.

Mid-December

By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 23°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Anuradhapura will be around 30°C, with nights close to 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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Precipitation in December

In December, there is an average of 257 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 55% per day.

Precipitation Chance

Daily precipitation chance in percentages for Anuradhapura in December

This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Anuradhapura. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.

Anuradhapura in December

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Temperature Average Temperature
30°C 9°C
Sun High Temp
31°C 11°C
Sun Low Temp
29°C 8°C
Rain Total Precipitation
257 mm 67 mm
Rain Rainy Days
17 days 10 days

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Is December a good time to visit Anuradhapura?

After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Anuradhapura. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.

Temperature records for Anuradhapura in December

With 33°C, Anuradhapura hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2021. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 25°C.

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Daily Temperature in December in Anuradhapura

This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Anuradhapura, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.

Daily Temperature in December in Anuradhapura

Daily Precipitation in December in Anuradhapura

The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Anuradhapura, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.

A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Anuradhapura.

Daily Precipitation in December in Anuradhapura

Daily UV Index in December in Anuradhapura

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Anuradhapura, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Daily UV Index in December in Anuradhapura

Temperature in December in Anuradhapura Over the Years

This chart shows the average temperature in December in Anuradhapura, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.

Temperature in December in Anuradhapura Over the Years

Total Precipitation in December in Anuradhapura Over the Years

This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Anuradhapura, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.

Precipitation in December in Anuradhapura Over the Years

Daily climate in December for Anuradhapura

Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Anuradhapura. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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Average Weather in Anuradhapura by Month

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