Weather in Sri Lanka in January
Sri Lanka offers excellent beach weather with occasional showers (avg 26.2°C, 10 rainy days). Weather score: 8.6/10 · Very good
Avg temp
26.2°C
Daytime high
30.5°C
Night low
22.8°C
Rainy days
10
Sun per day
10.6 h
Sea temp
27.7°C
Sri Lanka climate table – all 12 months
| Month | Avg temp | High | Low | Rainy days | Sun/day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.2°C | 30.5°C | 22.8°C | 10 | 10.6 h | 8.6/10 |
| February | 26.9°C | 31.3°C | 23.4°C | 9 | 11.1 h | 8.6/10 |
| March | 27.4°C | 31.3°C | 24.2°C | 17 | 10.9 h | 7.8/10 |
| April | 27.6°C | 30.9°C | 24.9°C | 25 | 10.4 h | 7.3/10 |
| May | 27.3°C | 29.6°C | 25.5°C | 30 | 8.6 h | 7.3/10 |
| June | 27.1°C | 28.9°C | 25.4°C | 29 | 9.6 h | 7.3/10 |
| July | 26.9°C | 28.7°C | 25.3°C | 28 | 9.9 h | 7.3/10 |
| August | 26.6°C | 28.4°C | 25°C | 28 | 9.7 h | 7.3/10 |
| September | 26.3°C | 28.4°C | 24.7°C | 27 | 8.8 h | 7.3/10 |
| October | 26.1°C | 28.6°C | 24.2°C | 29 | 8.2 h | 7.3/10 |
| November | 25.7°C | 28.7°C | 23.5°C | 24 | 7.8 h | 6.7/10 |
| December | 25.7°C | 29.3°C | 23.1°C | 19 | 8.9 h | 7.3/10 |
Top alternatives in January
Thailand
Bangkok · ⭐ 10
Cambodia
Siem Reap · ⭐ 10
Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City · ⭐ 10
Cambodia
Phnom Penh · ⭐ 10
Thailand
Thailand · ⭐ 10
India
Mumbai · ⭐ 10
Frequently asked questions about Sri Lanka in January
How warm is it in Sri Lanka in January?
In January, Sri Lanka averages 26.2°C, with daytime highs of 30.5°C and night lows of 22.8°C.
Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in January?
January sees around 10 rainy days and about 69.3 mm of rainfall in Sri Lanka.
Is January a good month to visit Sri Lanka?
January scores 8.6/10 for Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka offers excellent beach weather with occasional showers (avg 26.2°C, 10 rainy days).