Gelioya weather in January (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

What can you expect from the weather in Gelioya during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Gelioya generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 27°C. But by evening, they drop to around 19°C.

Gelioya in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 115 mm for the month. It is the driest month of the year. For those who prefer outdoor activities, it's a great time to explore without the huge concern of sudden downpours. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Gelioya, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 115 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (18 KM, 11 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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Gelioya 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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