Udawalawe weather in January (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

What does the weather outlook for Udawalawe look like in January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In January, Udawalawe typically experiences very high temperatures and high rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 20°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Udawalawe in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 5 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Udawalawe, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (48 KM, 30 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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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