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Weather in January in Galle District

Planning a getaway to Galle 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 Galle District in January?

Galle District is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Galle District generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Hikkaduwa. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mihiripenne with an average of 75 mm to heavy rainfall in Nelluwa with 164 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Hikkaduwa enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Galle District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Galle District's yearly weather, check out our Galle District climate page.

Where to go in Galle District in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Galle 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 Galle District?

Hikkaduwa

In January Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Hikkaduwa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
171 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
78 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
72 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Hikkaduwa

Galle

In January Galle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Galle
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
168 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
80 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
72 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Galle

Unawatuna

In January Unawatuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Unawatuna
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
162 mm 
10 days 
29°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
68 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Unawatuna

Weligama

In January Weligama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Weligama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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30°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
183 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
89 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
79 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Weligama

Bentota

In January Bentota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Bentota
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
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29°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
182 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
80 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Bentota

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

Is January the best time to visit Galle District?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Galle District with overall perfect weather in Hikkaduwa. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Hikkaduwa. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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