Kotmale weather in January (Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Kotmale in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Kotmale tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 26°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 18°C.

Precipitation

Kotmale in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 189 mm for the month. It's the month receiving the least amount of rain. As the days go by, you can expect fewer clouds and less precipitation. This makes it an ideal time for outdoor activities and events that might be disrupted by wetter conditions in other months. Historically, the month has about 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 166 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kotmale, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 21%  

Precipitation 189 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, 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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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