Godakewela weather in January (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

What does the weather outlook for Godakewela look like in January? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Godakewela tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 30°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 20°C. The temperatures are the mildest of the year this month, but warmth is still abundant and comfortable.

Precipitation

Godakewela in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 215 mm for the month. Expect around 6 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 248 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Godakewela.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Godakewela. June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Godakewela, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 215 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 69% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (33 KM, 21 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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