The climate in Gampola during January can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Gampola and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
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Nightly temperature | 16.2°C 61.2°F |
Average temperature | 21°C 69.8°F |
Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 98 mm 3.9 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 27.4°C 81.4°F |
Humidity | 76% |
Windspeed | 11.5kph 7 mph |
On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Gampola with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 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 Gampola in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | April | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
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Driest month: | February | 90mm 3.5ins |
Sunniest month: | March | 8.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
Wettest month: | October | 288mm 11.3ins |