Kandy

Kandy District Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in January.

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Planning a journey to Kandy District, 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 Kandy District in January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Kudadeniya to 28°C (82°F) in Kadugannawa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Kadugannawa and 18°C (64°F) in Kudadeniya.

For specific regional insights in Kandy District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kadugannawa with an average of 91 mm (3.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Nawalapitiya with 196 mm (7.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Kandy gets around 166 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Kandy District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kandy District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kandy)

January27°C (81°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kandy District in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kandy District.

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 Kandy District

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Kandy District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Kandy District (January)

Precipitation variation in Kandy District (January)

Kandy

In January Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
220 mm (8.7 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kandy →

Digana

In January Digana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
225 mm (8.9 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Digana →

Peradeniya

In January Peradeniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Peradeniya →

Gampola

In January Gampola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
270 mm (11 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Gampola →

Kadugannawa

In January Kadugannawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
215 mm (8.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kadugannawa →

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

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 Kandy District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kandy 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Digana 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Peradeniya 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Gampola 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 134 mm (5.3 in)
Kadugannawa 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Nawalapitiya 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)

Kandy District weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in January?

January in Kandy District, Sri Lanka brings pleasant weather. In Kandy, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Kandy District, Sri Lanka in January?

Daytime temperatures in Kandy peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in January, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Kandy District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Kandy District, Sri Lanka. Average rainfall in Kandy sits around 108 mm (4.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kandy District, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kandy, January might be a good time to visit Kandy District, Sri Lanka.

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

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