Weather in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka in December
In an average December, Colombo sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 23°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 27°C to 30°C |
| Average low | 23°C |
| Typical low range | 22°C to 24°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 5 mm |
December records
The most extreme December on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total December accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
1995-12-21
Lowest
25°C
2010-12-24
Low
Highest
26°C
2023-12-04
Lowest
19°C
2006-12-31
Feels-like
Highest
44°C
1995-12-18
Lowest
25°C
2010-12-24
Humidity
Highest
23.9 g/m³
2023-12-28
Lowest
14.9 g/m³
1995-12-15
Wind
Highest
41 km/h
2008-12-07
Lowest
6 km/h
1987-12-09
Precip
Wettest
383 mm
2014
Driest
16 mm
1995
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