Hikkaduwa weather in January (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

What's the typical weather in Hikkaduwa for January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Expect perfect weather in Hikkaduwa during January, which means high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 29°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Hikkaduwa in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 5 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

With around 250 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Hikkaduwa. January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, June, September, 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 Hikkaduwa climate page with graphs.

 

Hikkaduwa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (15 KM, 9 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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