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Weather in January in Colombo District

Considering a trip to Colombo District this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombo District in January, check out the map below. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombo District, check out the map below.

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. Going by our weather data, this month in Colombo usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

The city Colombo usually sees around 248 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly 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 details.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Colombo District's climate page.

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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
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31°C 
25°C 
2,623 hours 
2608 mm 
134 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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
2,623 hours 
2648 mm 
133 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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
2,623 hours 
2638 mm 
134 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
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
2,623 hours 
2655 mm 
135 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
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   Annual Annual
<<  
31°C 
25°C 
2,623 hours 
2689 mm 
135 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.

Interested in more climate information?

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