Pottuvil weather in January (Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Pottuvil during January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

January in Pottuvil generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 29°C, cooling down at night to around 24°C. On average, it features the lowest temperatures of the year but it is still a warm month.

Precipitation

Pottuvil in January usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 168 mm for the month. This month experiences about 6 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pottuvil, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 168 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (54 KM, 33 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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