Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte weather in January (Colombo District, Sri Lanka)

What is the weather forecast for Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte in January? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

In January, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte usually has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 32°C. At night, they generally drop to 24°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. The month is known for having the least precipitation of the year. Make the most of the sunshine and clear skies. On average, there are about 5 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 248 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte climate page with graphs.

 

Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 74 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 70% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (4 KM, 2 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in January

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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