Wattegama weather in January (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

What can you expect from the weather in Wattegama during January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Wattegama typically experiences high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 27°C, while nights can cool down to about 19°C.

Wattegama in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 121 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The area enjoys a balanced 166 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Wattegama, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 121 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Wattegama in January?

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 in January.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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