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Weather in January in Gampaha District

Are you planning a trip a to Gampaha District in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What is the weather like in Gampaha District in January?

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Negombo. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gampaha District in January, check out the map below. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For a closer look at conditions across Gampaha District, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Negombo with an average of 48 mm to high rainfall in Kapugoda with 112 mm. In Negombo, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Negombo enjoys close to 248 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Gampaha District climate page.

Where to go in Gampaha District in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Gampaha 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 Gampaha District's climate page.

Popular destinations

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

Negombo

In January Negombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Negombo
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 
2342 mm 
122 days 
31°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
48 mm 
4 days 
32°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
56 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Negombo

Katunayaka

In January Katunayaka 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.

Katunayaka
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 
2417 mm 
125 days 
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
53 mm 
4 days 
33°C 
24°C 
246 hours 
61 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Katunayaka

Ja-Ela

In January Ja-Ela 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.

Ja-Ela
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 
2505 mm 
131 days 
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
60 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
24°C 
246 hours 
68 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Ja-Ela

Seeduwa

In January Seeduwa 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.

Seeduwa
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 
2447 mm 
127 days 
32°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
56 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
24°C 
246 hours 
64 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Seeduwa

Gampaha

In January Gampaha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Gampaha
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
<<  
32°C 
25°C 
2,623 hours 
2606 mm 
132 days 
33°C 
23°C 
248 hours 
64 mm 
5 days 
34°C 
24°C 
246 hours 
72 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Gampaha

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

Is January the best time to visit Gampaha District?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Gampaha District with overall pleasant weather in Negombo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Gampaha District is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Negombo. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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