Weather in Sri Lanka in January: Regions Compared
How is the weather in Sri Lanka in January? Compare the main destinations by temperature, rain and travel score.
Where to go by month
Destinations
| City | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 30°C | 24°C | 8 | 7.8 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 30°C | 24°C | 8 | 7.8 |
| Maharagama | 31°C | 23°C | 11 | 7.0 |
| Jaffna | 27°C | 25°C | 7 | 8.2 |
| Moratuwa | 31°C | 23°C | 11 | 7.0 |
| Negombo | 29°C | 24°C | 6 | 8.2 |
| Pita Kotte | 31°C | 23°C | 8 | 7.3 |
| Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte | 31°C | 23°C | 8 | 7.3 |
| Kandy | 24°C | 18°C | 15 | 7.0 |
| Trincomalee | 27°C | 24°C | 14 | 7.0 |
| Kalmunai | 27°C | 24°C | 18 | 6.2 |
| Galle | 28°C | 25°C | 12 | 7.5 |
| Point Pedro | 27°C | 25°C | 7 | 8.1 |
| Batticaloa | 27°C | 25°C | 16 | 6.5 |
| Katunayaka | 31°C | 23°C | 7 | 7.7 |