The climate in Bentota during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Bentota and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 30.2°C 86.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 21.8°C 71.2°F |
Average temperature | 26°C 78.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 8.1 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 83 mm 3.3 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
Humidity | 74% |
Windspeed | 11.2kph 7 mph |
On average January is the driest month of the year in Bentota with around 83mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Bentota in January 2024.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | April | 31.1°C 88°F |
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Driest month: | January | 83mm 3.3ins |
Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 30°C 86°F |
Wettest month: | May | 377mm 14.8ins |