Kahandamodara weather in January (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

Is January a good time to explore Kahandamodara weather-wise? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

During January, Kahandamodara usually has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 24°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Kahandamodara in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 5 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kahandamodara, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 69 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (26 KM, 16 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

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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