Yala weather in January (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

What can you expect from the weather in Yala during January? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In January, Yala generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 24°C.

Yala in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 105 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 208 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, November tends to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Yala, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 105 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 208 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (11 KM, 6 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.

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Precipitation

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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 Yala 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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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