Katunayaka weather in January (Gampaha District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of weather does January bring to Katunayaka? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During January, Katunayaka usually has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 32°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 24°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Katunayaka in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 53 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month with minimal rain interruptions. It's an excellent time for outdoor plans, from sports to festivals. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 4 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 248 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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

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

 

Katunayaka, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 15%  

Precipitation 53 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (29 KM, 18 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

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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