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Weather in January in Kegalle District

Thinking about venturing to Kegalle 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 Kegalle District in January?

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Kitulgala at 29°C to very warm in Galigamuwa at 31°C. At night it cools down to 21°C in Galigamuwa and 20°C in Kitulgala. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pinnawala with an average of 75 mm to heavy rainfall in Kitulgala with 215 mm. In Pinnawala, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

The city Pinnawala usually sees around 166 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a closer look at January's conditions in Kegalle District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kegalle District's yearly weather, check out our Kegalle District climate page.

Where to go in Kegalle District in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kegalle District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

What is the weather like in January for the 3 most popular destinations in Kegalle District?

Pinnawala

In January Pinnawala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Pinnawala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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29°C 
21°C 
143 hours 
187 mm 
11 days 
30°C 
21°C 
166 hours 
75 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
21°C 
162 hours 
80 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Pinnawala

Kitulgala

In January Kitulgala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kitulgala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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28°C 
20°C 
218 hours 
393 mm 
12 days 
poor 
29°C 
20°C 
248 hours 
215 mm 
6 days 
30°C 
20°C 
246 hours 
252 mm 
5 days 
poor 
Climate in Kitulgala

Galigamuwa

In January Galigamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Galigamuwa
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
30°C 
22°C 
143 hours 
187 mm 
11 days 
31°C 
21°C 
166 hours 
76 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
22°C 
162 hours 
84 mm 
5 days 
Climate in Galigamuwa

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

Is January the best time to visit Kegalle District?

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

Generally speaking, January, February, July and August provide pleasant weather in Pinnawala. On the other hand, the months of April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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