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Dehiwala weather in January (Colombo District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Dehiwala during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Dehiwala typically includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Dehiwala in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. The month is marked by minimal rainfall, making it a good time for outdoor activities. Enjoy the dry spell, a great time to go hiking. On average, there are about 5 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 248 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Dehiwala. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, June, July, August, September, 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 Dehiwala climate page with graphs.

 

Dehiwala, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 70% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 248 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in January

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 this month?

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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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