Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Sri Lanka this January.
Sri Lanka, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 25°C (77°F) in Ramboda to 33°C (91°F) in Biyagama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Biyagama and 17°C (63°F) in Ramboda.
Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Sri Lanka on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.
Kandy averages a daytime high of 27°C (81°F) in January, which is high for Sri Lanka.
After dark, Kandy cools to about 19°C (66°F) on an average January night.
Based on our systematic data collection, Biyagama has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 33°C (91°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 23°C (73°F).
In our database, Ramboda is the chilliest city in January in Sri Lanka. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 25°C (77°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 17°C (63°F).
Across Sri Lanka, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Nuwara Eliya (166 hours) to sunny in Galle (250 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Colombo this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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