Arugam Bay weather in January (Ampara District, Sri Lanka)

Looking to travel to Arugam Bay in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Arugam Bay generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Arugam Bay in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

With around 208 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Arugam Bay, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 169 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (51 KM, 32 Miles).

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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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 Arugam Bay 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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