Kirinda weather in January (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kirinda during January? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, Kirinda tends to experience high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 30°C. At night, it falls to around 24°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Kirinda in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 5 days with rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 210 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days 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 Kirinda climate page with graphs.

 

Kirinda, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hambantota, 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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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