Kalpitiya weather in January (Puttalam District, Sri Lanka)

Looking to travel to Kalpitiya in January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Kalpitiya generally has high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Kalpitiya in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 51 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 4 days of rain.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days July typically offers 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 Kalpitiya climate page with graphs.

 

Kalpitiya, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 51 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in January

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Kalpitiya in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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