Gampola weather in January (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

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

In January, Gampola typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Gampola in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

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

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Gampola, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 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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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 Gampola 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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