Weather in January in Sri Lanka
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka in January?
January in Sri Lanka generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is warm in Ramboda at 25°C and very warm in Biyagama at 33°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Biyagama and 17°C in Ramboda.For specific regional insights in Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chilaw with an average of 43 mm to heavy rainfall in Adams Peak with 299 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kandy usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Sri Lanka climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Sri Lanka?
Kandy
In January Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hikkaduwa
In January Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Negombo
In January Negombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mirissa
In January Mirissa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Nuwara Eliya
In January Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Sri Lanka.
Is January the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Kandy.
On average, the best time to visit Sri Lanka is in February with generally perfect weather in Kandy. On the other hand, the weather in April, October and November tend to be poor.
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