Gonawatta weather in January (Sri Lanka)

How is the weather in Gonawatta in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Gonawatta typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 26°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Gonawatta in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 116 mm for the month. 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.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, 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 Gonawatta climate page with graphs.

 

Gonawatta, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 116 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (13 KM, 8 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 Gonawatta 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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