January Rainfall and Precipitation in Sri Lanka
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Sri Lanka in January.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in Sri Lanka
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- Ampara District
- Anuradhapura District
- Badulla District
- Batticaloa District
- Colombo District
- Galle District
- Gampaha District
- Hambantota District
- Jaffna District
- Kalutara District
- Kandy District
- Kegalle District
- Kurunegala District
- Mannar District
- Matale District
- Matara District
- Monaragala District
- Nuwara Eliya District
- Polonnaruwa District
- Puttalam District
- Ratnapura District
- Trincomalee District
- Vavuniya District
Popular cities in Sri Lanka
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- Adams Peak
- Ahangama
- Aluthgama
- Ambalangoda
- Anuradhapura
- Arugam Bay
- Avissawella
- Balapitiya
- Bandarawela
- Bentota
- Beruwala
- Colombo
- Dambulla
- Dehiwala
- Digana
- Dodanduwa
- Ella
- Galle
- Habarana
- Hambantota
- Haputale
- Hatton
- Hikkaduwa
- Idalgashinna
- Jaffna
- Kalpitiya
- Kalupahana
- Kalutara
- Kandy
- Kataragama
- Katunayaka
- Kirinda
- Koggala
- Matara
- Midigama East
- Mirissa
- Mount Lavinia
- Negombo
- Nilaveli
- Nugegoda
- Nuwara Eliya
- Polonnaruwa
- Sigiriya
- Talpe
- Tangalle
- Tissamaharama
- Trincomalee
- Udawalawe
- Unawatuna
- Wadduwa
- Weligama
- Yala National Park
Sri Lanka precipitation in January: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Sri Lanka receive in January?
In January, Kandy typically experiences high rainfall, averaging about 108 mm (4.3 in). This translates to a mix of wet and dry days throughout the month.
How many days does it rain in Sri Lanka in January?
Rainfall in Kandy typically falls on roughly 6 days days in January.
Is January part of the rainy season in Sri Lanka?
January is generally a drier month for Sri Lanka, falling outside the main rainy season.
What is the wettest city in January in Sri Lanka?
In our database, Adams Peak stands out as having an average rainfall level of 299 mm (12 in), making it the wettest location.
What is the driest city in January in Sri Lanka?
In our records, Chilaw stands out as the driest city in Sri Lanka for January, averaging just 43 mm (1.7 in).
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