Nuwara Eliya

Horton Plains National Park Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in January.

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Nuwara Eliya Ohiya

Planning a journey to Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Horton Plains National Park in January

Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Horton Plains National Park generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 25°C (77°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Nuwara Eliya.

To explore the conditions in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nuwara Eliya with an average of 124 mm (4.9 in) to high rainfall in Ohiya with 155 mm (6.1 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Nuwara Eliya as an example - it receives around 166 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Horton Plains National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Horton Plains National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nuwara Eliya)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Horton Plains National Park in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Horton Plains National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Horton Plains National Park

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Horton Plains National Park (January)

Precipitation variation in Horton Plains National Park (January)

Nuwara Eliya

In January Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Ohiya

In January Ohiya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
269 mm (11 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
127 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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In our records: Sri Lanka January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Sri Lanka dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Bentota on January 1, 2020.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Horton Plains National Park in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuwara Eliya 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Ohiya 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)

Horton Plains National Park weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in January?

In January, Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka generally has pleasant weather conditions. Nuwara Eliya sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

What is the average temperature in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in January?

In Nuwara Eliya, the average daytime high in January is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

Does Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in January?

Nuwara Eliya typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 124 mm (4.9 in) on average across Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Nuwara Eliya, January might be a good time to visit Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March offering mostly perfect weather in Nuwara Eliya. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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