Kalkudah weather in January (Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Kalkudah in January? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Kalkudah includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 24°C. Even with its milder temperatures compared to the rest of the year, this month stays comfortably warm and inviting.

Precipitation

Kalkudah in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 170 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 203 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, April, June, July and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kalkudah, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 170 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 203 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Batticaloa, Sri Lanka (24 KM, 15 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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