The climate in Ratnapura during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Ratnapura and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 20°C (67°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 28.7°C 83.6°F |
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Nightly temperature | 19.6°C 67.2°F |
Average temperature | 24.1°C 75.4°F |
Daily sunshine | 7.6 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 97 mm 3.8 ins |
Rainy days | 5 days |
Sea temperature | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
Humidity | 75% |
Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average January is the driest month of the year in Ratnapura with around 97mm 3.8 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 7.6 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 Ratnapura in January 2025.
Best places to visit in January
Hottest month: | April | 30.3°C 86.5°F |
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Driest month: | January | 97mm 3.8ins |
Sunniest month: | March | 8.8hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 28.4°C 83.1°F |
Wettest month: | October | 357mm 14.1ins |