The month in detail
What to expect in December
In December, Ella sees 24°C during the day with 5.8h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 36% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.
December ranks 9 out of 12 months in Ella. Compared to November: 22 pts fewer rainy days, +1.5h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in December
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Daylight
11.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 35
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Is December the right month?
The best month in Ella is July (8.6/10), 1.0 pt higher than December.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Sri Lanka
🗣️LanguageCingalais
💶CurrencyRoupie sri-lankaise (Rs)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 24°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 58%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
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Location
Where is Ella ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
Sri LankaEquatorial tropical climate with a 8.6 → 7.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.87°N · 81.05°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Ella?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 22.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Ella get in July?
Ella averages 7.0 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Ella?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Ella in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Ella good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Ella scores 7.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Ella?
November is the most difficult month to visit Ella, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Ella in December?
The average UV index reaches 8 in December in Ella (high), with about 11.6h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.