Puttalam District Weather in January

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

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Kalpitiya Marawila Wayikkal Alankuda

Are you planning a trip a to Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Puttalam District in January

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Kalpitiya. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kalpitiya.

To explore the conditions in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chilaw with an average of 43 mm (1.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Ilavankulam with 55 mm (2.2 in).

Explore Puttalam District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune31°C (88°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Puttalam District in January

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

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

Temperature range in Puttalam District (January)

Precipitation variation in Puttalam District (January)

Kalpitiya

In January Kalpitiya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
152 mm (6 in)
51 mm (2 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kalpitiya →

Marawila

In January Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
248 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
142 mm (5.6 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Marawila →

Wayikkal

In January Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
248 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Wayikkal →

Alankuda

In January Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Alankuda →

Chilaw

In January Chilaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Puttalam 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 Puttalam District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kalpitiya 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Marawila 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Wayikkal 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Alankuda 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Chilaw 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Mudalaipali 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)

Puttalam District weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in January. The popular destination of Kalpitiya averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

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

Kalpitiya averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka during January, with Kalpitiya averaging close to 51 mm (2 in).

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

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Puttalam District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Kalpitiya. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Kalpitiya. The weather in October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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