Welimada weather in January (Badulla District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Welimada during January? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

The month of January in Welimada typically includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 26°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 18°C.

Precipitation

Welimada in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 134 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 7 days with rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, June, July and September 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 Welimada climate page with graphs.

 

Welimada, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 18°C  

Max Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 23%  

Precipitation 134 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 166 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (34 KM, 21 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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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