Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in January
7.8out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
30°CAvg high
24°CAvg low
8Rainy days (60 mm)
11:39 hDaylight
06:31Sunrise · 18:09 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 30°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±4.4 days)
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±4.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 24°C | 60 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.8 |
| February | 30°C | 25°C | 59 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.7 |
| March | 30°C | 26°C | 75 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
| April | 30°C | 26°C | 176 mm | 24 | – | – | 5.8 |
| May | 29°C | 26°C | 294 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.0 |
| June | 29°C | 26°C | 256 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 28°C | 26°C | 204 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 28°C | 26°C | 183 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 28°C | 26°C | 234 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 28°C | 25°C | 329 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 29°C | 25°C | 328 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 29°C | 25°C | 172 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in January?
Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 24°C.
When is the best time to visit Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia?
The best months are January, February.