Haputale weather in January (Badulla District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Haputale during January? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Haputale typically brings high temperatures and high rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 27°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 18°C.

Precipitation

Haputale in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands 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 Haputale climate page with graphs.

 

Haputale, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (49 KM, 30 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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