Koggala weather in January (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Is Koggala a good destination in January, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The month of January in Koggala typically includes high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 30°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Koggala in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 81 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 5 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 250 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, March and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Koggala, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 81 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (14 KM, 8 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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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