Nuwara Eliya weather in January (Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka)

What can you expect from the weather in Nuwara Eliya during January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 25°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 18°C.

Nuwara Eliya in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 124 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nuwara Eliya, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 18°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 25°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 124 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 75%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in January

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

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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 Nuwara Eliya in January?

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 in January.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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