Weather in January in Kalutara District
Thinking about venturing to Kalutara District this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
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.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Bentota. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kalutara District in January, check out the map below. 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.For a closer look at conditions across Kalutara District, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bentota enjoys close to 250 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 Kalutara District climate page.
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Kalutara District's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Kalutara District?
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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