Adams Peak weather in January (Sri Lanka)

What kind of weather does January bring to Adams Peak? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Adams Peak generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 28°C, cooling off to about 19°C at night.

Precipitation

Adams Peak in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 299 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 6 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 248 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Adams Peak. August typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Adams Peak climate page with graphs.

 

Adams Peak, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 299 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (17 KM, 10 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in January

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Adams Peak.

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