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Weather in January in Colombo District

Planning a getaway to Colombo District this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Colombo District in January?

Colombo District is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Colombo District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Colombo. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Colombo with an average of 71 mm to moderate rainfall in Piliyandala with 85 mm. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Colombo.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 248 hours of sunshine in Colombo. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Colombo District for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Colombo District climate page.

Where to go in Colombo District in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Colombo District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombo District?

Colombo

In January Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Colombo
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31°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
185 mm 
10 days 
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
71 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
78 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Colombo

Mount Lavinia

In January Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Mount Lavinia
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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31°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
191 mm 
10 days 
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
82 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Mount Lavinia

Dehiwala

In January Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Dehiwala
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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31°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
189 mm 
10 days 
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
74 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
81 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Dehiwala

Nugegoda

In January Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Nugegoda
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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31°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
190 mm 
10 days 
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
75 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
24°C 
246 hours 
82 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Nugegoda

Boralesgamuwa

In January Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Boralesgamuwa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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31°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
194 mm 
10 days 
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
79 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
24°C 
246 hours 
85 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Boralesgamuwa

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

Is January the best time to visit Colombo District?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Colombo District. Typically, the climate in Colombo is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Colombo. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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