Colombo guide
Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Colombo in December

A great time to visit. The best months for Colombo are February, March, August and December. In December, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

A great time to visit.
Avg temp
26°C
Rainfall
122 mm
Crowds
Ideal
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In December, Colombo is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 26°C with about 122mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Colombo in December

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Pettah, Sri Lanka
Pettah (Sinhala: පිටකොටුව, Tamil: புறக்கோட்டை is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located east of the city centre Fort, and behind the Colombo Port. The Pettah neighborhood i
Fort railway station bombing
The Fort railway station bombing was a suicide bombing of a commuter train while it was stopped at the Fort railway station, the main station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 3,
Gaffoor Building
The Gaffoor Building is a prominent four-storey wedge-shaped building located on the corner Sir Baron Jayatilaka Mawatha and Leyden Bastian Street, Colombo Fort.
Fort railway station
Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. Fort Statio
Kayman's Gate
Kayman's Gate was an entrance to the former Colombo Fort located at the foot of the Wolvendaal Hill in the Pettah district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. A historic free-standing bell towe
Pettah Market
The Pettah Market also called Manning Market is an open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Colombo in December: FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Colombo?+

A great time to visit. Colombo's best months are generally February, March, August and December.

What is the weather like in Colombo in December?+

Expect average temperatures around 26°C. Rainfall averages about 122mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Colombo in December?+

Based on the typical December weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Colombo in December?+

Popular things to do include Pettah, Sri Lanka, Fort railway station bombing, Gaffoor Building and Fort railway station. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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