Weather in January in Puttalam District
Considering a trip to Puttalam 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 Puttalam District in January?
Puttalam District 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 and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Kalpitiya. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Kalpitiya.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chilaw with an average of 43 mm to moderate rainfall in Ilavankulam with 55 mm.For specific regional insights in Puttalam District for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Puttalam District climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Puttalam District?
Kalpitiya
In January Kalpitiya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Marawila
In January Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Wayikkal
In January Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Alankuda
In January Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chilaw
In January Chilaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Puttalam District, in Sri Lanka.
Is January the best time to visit Puttalam District?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Puttalam District 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 perfect weather in Kalpitiya. The weather in November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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