December in Negombo averages 30C by day and 23C at night, with 158 mm of rain over about 17 wet days. It is the 5th driest month of the year. By Christmas, the beach road is lined with lights, music, and travellers fresh off long-haul flights starting their trip here.
What to Expect
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 30C by day, 23C at night |
| Rainfall | 158 mm, about 17 wet days |
Averages for 2015 to 2024 from the Open-Meteo weather archive.
Events and Festivals
- Christmas (25 December) - midnight Mass draws crowds given Negombo's large Catholic population
- New Year's Eve beach parties along Porutota Road
What to Do This Season
- Best swimming conditions of the final quarter
- Christmas Eve church processions through town
- Beach bars running full programmes into the New Year
What to Watch Out For
- Book accommodation well ahead - rooms sell out around Christmas and New Year
- Prices roughly double compared to the October-November low season
What to Wear
Light cotton clothing by day, a smarter layer for Christmas Eve Mass if attending.
Is It Worth Visiting Now?
Yes - the dry season returns in full, and Negombo fills with travellers starting or ending Sri Lanka trips over Christmas and New Year.
More on Negombo
Flexible on dates? Compare Negombo in November and Negombo in January. The best time to visit Negombo sets all twelve months side by side. For what is open and worth it, see the things to do in Negombo. The main Negombo page covers costs and transport.
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