Weather in January in Ratnapura District
Considering a trip to Ratnapura 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 Ratnapura District in January?
Ratnapura District is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Ratnapura District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Belihul Oya at 27°C to very warm in Kiralawelkatuwa at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Kiralawelkatuwa and 18°C in Belihul Oya. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kiralawelkatuwa with an average of 88 mm to heavy rainfall in Ratnapura with 253 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ratnapura District in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ratnapura District climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Ratnapura District?
Dambulla
In January Dambulla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Udawalawe
In January Udawalawe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Embilipitiya
In January Embilipitiya 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.
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Kalawana
In January Kalawana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Godakewela
In January Godakewela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ratnapura District, in Sri Lanka.
Is January the best time to visit Ratnapura District?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Ratnapura District. Typically, the climate in Dambulla is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Ratnapura District is in January, February, May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Dambulla. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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