Nilaveli weather in January (Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka)

How is the weather in Nilaveli in January? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In January, Nilaveli generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. Typically, this month offers some of the year's milder temperatures. However it's still unmistakably warm.

Nilaveli in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Typically around 7 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 205 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Nilaveli, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 27°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 22%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 122 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  
HumidityHumidity 79% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 205 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (14 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in January

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka in January and which places have the best weather 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 Nilaveli in January?

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. With a water temperature of around 27°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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