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Matale District Weather in January

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

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Sigiriya Dambulla Inamaluwa Matale

Planning a getaway to Matale District, Sri Lanka 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 to Expect in Matale District in January

Matale District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Matale District generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Elkaduwa to 30°C (86°F) in Inamaluwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Inamaluwa and 20°C (68°F) in Elkaduwa. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Sigiriya.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Inamaluwa with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Rattota with 132 mm (5.2 in).

Explore Matale District by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) This monthJune34°C (93°F) July34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Matale District in January

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

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

Temperature range in Matale District (January)

Precipitation variation in Matale District (January)

Sigiriya

In January Sigiriya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Sigiriya →

Dambulla

In January Dambulla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Dambulla →

Inamaluwa

In January Inamaluwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Inamaluwa →

Matale

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
220 mm (8.7 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Elkaduwa

In January Elkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°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)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
127 mm (5 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Matale 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 Matale District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sigiriya 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Dambulla 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 104 mm (4.1 in)
Inamaluwa 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Matale 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Elkaduwa 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Rattota 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)

Matale District weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect pleasant weather across Matale District, Sri Lanka in January. The popular destination of Sigiriya averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

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

Sigiriya averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 21°C (70°F).

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

Matale District, Sri Lanka sees substantial rainfall in January. Sigiriya typically averages about 108 mm (4.3 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Sigiriya.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Sigiriya. The weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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