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Kuruwita weather in January (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Kuruwita during January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Kuruwita includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 29°C, cooling off to about 20°C at night. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Kuruwita in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 248 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. Historically, approximately 5 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 248 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Kuruwita.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Kuruwita. January typically offers the best circumstances. While February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kuruwita, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 17%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 248 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
SunshineSunshine 248 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (11 KM, 7 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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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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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