Bandarawela weather in January (Badulla District, Sri Lanka)

Looking to travel to Bandarawela in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Bandarawela generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 18°C.

Bandarawela in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 7 days of rain.

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Bandarawela, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 120 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (44 KM, 27 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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Temperatures

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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 Bandarawela 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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