Kelaniya Weather in January
What's the weather like in Kelaniya (Western) in January 2024?
The climate in Kelaniya during January can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
January is in the winter in Kelaniya and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.1°C 71.8°F |
| Average temperature | 26.5°C 79.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 55 mm 2.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kelaniya with around 55mm 2.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry 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 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Kelaniya
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 Kelaniya in January 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Kelaniya weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 30.1°C 86.2°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 382mm 15ins |
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