The climate in Dambulla during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Dambulla and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 29.2°C 84.5°F |
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Nightly temperature | 20.9°C 69.5°F |
Average temperature | 25°C 77°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.5 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 27.4°C 81.4°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 12.6kph 8 mph |
On average January is the 6th driest month of the year in Dambulla with around 92mm 3.6 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 7.5 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 Dambulla in January 2024.
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Hottest month: | May | 31.9°C 89.4°F |
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Driest month: | June | 61mm 2.4ins |
Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 29°C 84.2°F |
Wettest month: | November | 289mm 11.4ins |