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Weather in January in Monaragala District

Thinking about venturing to Monaragala 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 Monaragala District in January?

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C in Kataragama. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Angunakolapelessa with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Kataragama with 99 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 208 hours of sunshine in Kataragama. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For specific regional insights in Monaragala District for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Monaragala District climate page.

Where to go in Monaragala District in January

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Monaragala 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 Monaragala District?

Kataragama

In January Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kataragama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
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30°C 
23°C 
218 hours 
201 mm 
10 days 
poor 
30°C 
23°C 
208 hours 
99 mm 
5 days 
31°C 
23°C 
201 hours 
72 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Kataragama

Angunakolapelessa

In January Angunakolapelessa 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.

Angunakolapelessa
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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30°C 
22°C 
220 hours 
169 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
21°C 
210 hours 
77 mm 
5 days 
33°C 
21°C 
201 hours 
59 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Angunakolapelessa

Kuda Oya

In January Kuda Oya 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.

Kuda Oya
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 
220 hours 
189 mm 
10 days 
31°C 
21°C 
210 hours 
94 mm 
5 days 
32°C 
21°C 
201 hours 
69 mm 
4 days 
Climate in Kuda Oya

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

Is January the best time to visit Monaragala District?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, May, June, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Kataragama. On the other hand, the months of November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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