Kandy Weather in January
What's the weather like in Kandy (Central) in January 2025?
The climate in Kandy during January can be summarized as warm, humid and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Kandy and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 27.4°C 81.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 17.9°C 64.1°F |
| Average temperature | 22.6°C 72.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 86 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.4°C 81.4°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average January is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kandy with around 86mm 3.4 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Kandy
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 Kandy in January 2025.
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Kandy weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 82mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 303mm 11.9ins |
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