Weather in January in Ampara District
Planning a trip to Ampara District this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Ampara District in January?
Ampara District 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 and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Arugam Bay. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ampara District in January, check out the map below. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Arugam Bay.For specific regional insights in Ampara District, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 169 mm in Arugam Bay.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Arugam Bay enjoys close to 208 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a more detailed look at Ampara District's conditions throughout the year, check out our Ampara District climate page.
Where to go in Ampara District in January





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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Ampara District's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Ampara District?
Arugam Bay
In January Arugam Bay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Kalkuda
In January Kalkuda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ampara District, in Sri Lanka.
Is January the best time to visit Ampara District?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Ampara District with overall pleasant weather in Arugam Bay. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, June, July and August provide perfect weather in Arugam Bay. In contrast, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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