Palatupana weather in January (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Palatupana during January? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

For January, the weather in Palatupana is generally perfect, featuring high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 24°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Palatupana in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 93 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 5 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Palatupana, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 93 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (26 KM, 16 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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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