Ampara District Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in January.

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Arugam Bay Kalkuda

Planning a trip to Ampara District, Sri Lanka this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Ampara District in January

Ampara District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Ampara District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Arugam Bay. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Arugam Bay.

For specific regional insights in Ampara District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 169 mm (6.7 in) in Arugam Bay.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this January. For example, Arugam Bay gets approximately 208 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

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Best Places to Visit in Ampara District in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Ampara District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Ampara District

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Ampara District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Ampara District (January)

Precipitation variation in Ampara District (January)

Arugam Bay

In January Arugam Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
208 hours
201 hours
Monthly rainfall
295 mm (12 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Arugam Bay →

Kalkuda

In January Kalkuda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
203 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kalkuda →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ampara District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Sri Lanka dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Bentota on January 1, 2020.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Ampara District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Arugam Bay 29°C (84°F) 24°C (75°F) 169 mm (6.7 in)
Kalkuda 28°C (82°F) 24°C (75°F) 170 mm (6.7 in)

Ampara District weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in January?

Expect pleasant weather across Ampara District, Sri Lanka in January. The popular destination of Arugam Bay averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Ampara District, Sri Lanka in January?

Arugam Bay averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

Does Ampara District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in Ampara District, Sri Lanka peaks during January. Arugam Bay averages roughly 169 mm (6.7 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Ampara District, Sri Lanka?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Ampara District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Arugam Bay. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February and August provide pleasant weather in Arugam Bay. In contrast, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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