Badulla weather in January (Badulla District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the January weather in Badulla? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Badulla generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 26°C, while night temperatures can drop to 18°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Badulla in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 140 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

The city usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days March typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Badulla, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 140 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (37 KM, 23 Miles).

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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 Badulla 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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