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January in Pottuvil averages 29°C (84°F) during the day and 24°C (75°F) at night. Quite a bit of rainfall is typical this month, with around 168 mm (6.6 in) on average. An umbrella is a good idea.
If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a good time to visit Pottuvil.
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Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month. See all of Sri Lanka in January →
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in January. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Temperature Rainfall Sunshine Humidity
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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