Ella weather in January (Badulla District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Ella in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Ella tends to experience high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 27°C, cooling off to about 19°C at night.

Precipitation

Ella in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 7 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 166 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ella, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (45 KM, 28 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. 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.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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