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Matale weather in January (Matale District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Matale during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Matale includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 28°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Matale in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 5 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 166 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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Matale, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
SunshineSunshine 166 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (37 KM, 23 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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In January generally
pleasant weather
with high temperatures
and high monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Matale's climate page.

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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