Yodakandiya weather in January (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

How's the weather trend in Yodakandiya as January approaches? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Yodakandiya includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 30°C. At night, it falls to around 24°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Yodakandiya in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 210 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Yodakandiya.

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

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

 

Yodakandiya, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 18 km/h *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (24 KM, 15 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

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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