Hikkaduwa Weather in January
What's the weather like in Hikkaduwa (Southern) in January 2024?
The climate in Hikkaduwa during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Hikkaduwa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 21°C (71°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.6°C 85.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 21.4°C 70.5°F |
| Average temperature | 25.5°C 77.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 92 mm 3.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 13kph 8 mph |
On average January is the driest month of the year in Hikkaduwa 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 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Hikkaduwa
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 Hikkaduwa in January 2024.
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Hikkaduwa weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30.6°C 87.1°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 92mm 3.6ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 352mm 13.9ins |
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