Wellawaya weather in January (Sri Lanka)

Curious about the climate in Wellawaya this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Wellawaya usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

Wellawaya in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 117 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 208 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Wellawaya, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 117 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (59 KM, 37 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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