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Kalawana weather in January (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Kalawana usually fare in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of January in Kalawana typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 30°C, cooling down at night to around 21°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Kalawana in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 213 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 248 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Kalawana. March typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kalawana, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 213 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 248 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (16 KM, 10 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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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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