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Kalutara District weather in January

Planning a getaway to Kalutara 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 Kalutara District in January?

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

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Bentota. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Induruwa with an average of 80 mm to high rainfall in Halwala with 101 mm. Meanwhile, Bentota enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kalutara District in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kalutara District climate page.

Where to go in Kalutara District in January

Find the average weather conditions in January for the most popular destinations in Kalutara District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Kalutara District

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

Average weather in 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
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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

Average weather in Beruwala

In January Beruwala 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.

Beruwala
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30°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
187 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
82 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
78 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Beruwala

Average weather in Kalutara

In January Kalutara 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.

Kalutara
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30°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
195 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
86 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
25°C 
246 hours 
84 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Kalutara

Average weather in Aluthgama

In January Aluthgama 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.

Aluthgama
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30°C 
25°C 
220 hours 
183 mm 
10 days 
30°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
81 mm 
5 days 
30°C 
25°C 
249 hours 
77 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Aluthgama

Average weather in Wadduwa

In January Wadduwa 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.

Wadduwa
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30°C 
24°C 
217 hours 
199 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
24°C 
248 hours 
86 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
24°C 
246 hours 
87 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Wadduwa

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

Is January the best time to visit Kalutara District?

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

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

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