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December in Sri Lanka

High season begins on the south and west coasts, with festive cheer and the start of the Adam's Peak pilgrimage season.

Where the weather is best in December

West & South Coast

Best time
Colombo · Bentota · Galle · Mirissa · Tangalle

Dry and sunny, at its best

Hill Country

Good
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella

Mostly fine, with some showers

Cultural Triangle

Good
Sigiriya · Dambulla · Polonnaruwa · Anuradhapura

Mostly fine, with some showers

East Coast & North

Wetter
Trincomalee · Pasikudah · Arugam Bay · Jaffna

Monsoon rains, lush and quiet

What's on in December

Festive seasonChristmas & New Year on the coast. Book early
Adam's Peak season opensPilgrimages begin on the December full moon
Whale watchingThe Mirissa season is in full swing

Tours

Tours for December

Sigiriya Lion Rock seen across green forestClassic route12days

The Ceylon Classic

The island's greatest hits, at an unhurried pace

Negombo · Dambulla · Sigiriya · Polonnaruwa · Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Yala · Mirissa · Galle

FromUS$770 pp
Goyambokka Beach in Tangalle with turquoise waterBeaches6days

Southern Shores Escape

Golden beaches, Galle Fort and blue whales

Bentota · Galle · Mirissa · Tangalle

FromUS$380 pp
Coconut Tree Hill overlooking the sea at MirissaHoneymoon10days

Island Honeymoon

Jungle lodges, misty hills and a beach to yourselves

Sigiriya · Kandy · Ella · Tangalle · Galle

FromUS$650 pp
Sri Lankan elephants bathing in a waterholeFamily11days

Family Island Adventure

Safaris, rafting, trains & beaches, all kid-approved

Negombo · Sigiriya · Kandy · Kitulgala · Nuwara Eliya · Ella · Udawalawe · Mirissa

FromUS$710 pp
Yoga pose on a tropical beachWellness8days

Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat

Rest, restore and come home renewed

Bentota · Galle

FromUS$450 pp

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Travelling in December?

We'll plan a route that follows the sunshine, whatever month you travel.

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