Sri Lanka weather in January
In January, popular resorts in Sri Lanka (Colombo, Galle, Negombo) average 29°C by day and 22°C at night, and the sea is about 28°C. On average 75 mm of rain falls during the month.
That is 1°C warmer than in December, and in February days average 30°C.
It is hot: ideal beach and swimming weather. The sea is warm and pleasant for swimming.
Warmest resorts in Sri Lanka in January
| Place | Day | Night | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puttalam | 29°C | 22°C | 28°C | 56 mm |
| Chilaw | 29°C | 22°C | 28°C | 61 mm |
| Colombo | 29°C | 22°C | 28°C | 75 mm |
| Negombo | 29°C | 22°C | 28°C | 75 mm |
| Katunayaka | 29°C | 22°C | 28°C | 75 mm |
| Hendala | 29°C | 22°C | 28°C | 75 mm |
| Welisara | 29°C | 22°C | 28°C | 75 mm |
| Kalutara | 29°C | 23°C | 27°C | 89 mm |
| Bentota | 29°C | 23°C | 27°C | 89 mm |
| Beruwala | 29°C | 23°C | 27°C | 89 mm |
| Panadura | 29°C | 23°C | 27°C | 89 mm |
| Ja Ela | 29°C | 22°C | 28°C | 75 mm |
Sri Lanka weather in other months
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FAQ
Is it warm in Sri Lanka in January?
In January, popular resorts in Sri Lanka (Colombo, Galle, Negombo) average 29°C by day and 22°C at night, and the sea is about 28°C. On average 75 mm of rain falls during the month. It is hot: ideal beach and swimming weather.
What is the sea temperature in Sri Lanka in January?
About 28°C on average. The warmest water is in Colombo (28°C).
Where is it warmest in Sri Lanka in January?
The warmest place is Puttalam (29°C by day), followed by Chilaw (29°C) and Colombo (29°C).
Does it rain in Sri Lanka in January?
On average 75 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.
Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.