Badulla District weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Badulla District this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Badulla District in January?
Badulla District is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Badulla District generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C and nighttime temperatures around 19°C in Ella.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Bandarawela with an average of 120 mm to high rainfall in Ohiya with 155 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 166 hours of sunlight expected in Ella. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
For specific regional insights in Badulla District for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Badulla District climate page.
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Average weather in Ella
In January Ella generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Bandarawela
In January Bandarawela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Haputale
In January Haputale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Badulla
In January Badulla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Diyatalawa
In January Diyatalawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Badulla District, in Sri Lanka.
Is January the best time to visit Badulla District?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Ella, January might be a good time to visit Badulla District. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, February provides perfect weather in Ella. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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