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Weather in January in Kurunegala District

Considering a trip to Kurunegala District this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Kurunegala District in January?

Kurunegala District is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Kurunegala District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 22°C in Kurunegala. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kurunegala with an average of 70 mm to moderate rainfall in Melsiripura with 86 mm.

Average sunshine

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

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

Where to go in Kurunegala District in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kurunegala 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 2 most popular destinations in Kurunegala District?

Kurunegala

In January Kurunegala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kurunegala
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 
170 mm 
11 days 
31°C 
22°C 
166 hours 
70 mm 
4 days 
33°C 
22°C 
162 hours 
66 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Kurunegala

Melsiripura

In January Melsiripura generally has 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.

Melsiripura
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
29°C 
22°C 
143 hours 
180 mm 
12 days 
30°C 
21°C 
166 hours 
86 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
21°C 
162 hours 
70 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Melsiripura

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

Is January the best time to visit Kurunegala District?

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

Generally speaking, January and February provide pleasant weather in Kurunegala. The weather in April, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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