Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Ella in December
This is the coldest month in Ella: highs average 72°F (22°C) and lows 61°F (16°C), with about 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain.
With a comfort score of 46/100 (12th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 10.3 in (262 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 72%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 36 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What December feels like
Days are warm, averaging 72°F (22°C).
After dark, temperatures fall to about 61°F (16°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Plan around December
December is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are June – August.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, October – December.
- Comfort holds steady from November (46 → 46/100).
- December sits inside the Dec – Apr window our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route recommends.
What to pack for December
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 72°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Ella in December
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Matey Hut
Tiny family kitchen with rice and curry spreads that draw lines nightly.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 10.3 in of rain.
Uva Halpewatte Tea Factory
Working tea factory above Ella with short tours and a tasting of Uva teas.
Why now Easy to slot in when December's rain moves in.
Little Adam's Peak
Easy 45-minute hike through tea to a ridge with views down Ella Gap.
Nine Arch Bridge
Colonial-era stone railway viaduct set in jungle and tea fields.
Lipton's Seat
Lookout in the Dambatenne estate where Thomas Lipton surveyed his tea empire.
Nearby in December
- Kandy in December~41 mi · highs 78°F, 9.6 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, drier
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in December~78 mi · highs 80°F, 9.4 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, drier
- Galle in December~81 mi · highs 83°F, 8.0 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~400 m to Ella's ~975 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ella in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Ella?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 46/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are June – August. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain. December is inside the Dec – Apr window our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route recommends.
How hot is Ella in December?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ella in December?
Yes: about 10.3 in (262 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 66.7 in (1695 mm).
What should I pack for Ella in December?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 72°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in December
- Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast Dec – Apr
Planning Ella in December?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.