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Colombo Weather in January, Sri Lanka

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  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    27°C
    81°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    31°C
    88°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    22°C
    72°F
  • What is Average Day Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunrise and sunset

    Day Temperature

    27°C
    82°F
  • What is Average Night Temperature?
    The average temperature recorded between sunset and sunrise

    Night Temperature

    25°C
    78°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    28°C
    82°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    8 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    7 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    62 mm

January, 2024

Sun
Mon
1 Avg 27º 81º
Tue
2 Avg 27º 81º
Wed
3 Avg 26º 79º
Thu
4 Avg 26º 79º
Fri
5 Avg 26º 79º
Sat
6 Avg 26º 79º
7 Avg 26º 79º
8 Avg 26º 79º
9 Avg 27º 81º
10 Avg 26º 79º
11 Avg 26º 79º
12 Avg 25º 77º
13 Avg 25º 77º
14 Avg 26º 79º
15 Avg 26º 79º
16 Avg 26º 79º
17 Avg 26º 79º
18 Avg 26º 79º
19 Avg 26º 79º
20 Avg 27º 81º
21 Avg 27º 81º
22 Avg 27º 81º
23 Avg 27º 81º
24 Avg 27º 81º
25 Avg 26º 79º
26 Avg 27º 81º
27 Avg 27º 81º
28 Avg 26º 79º
29 Avg 26º 79º
30 Avg 27º 81º
31 Avg 27º 81º
Forecast
Avg Historical Daily Average

What's the weather like in Colombo in January

Colombo is the ideal location for anyone looking for a winter sun getaway. While Birtain languishes in the cold at this time of the year, Colombo is in the midst of its prime tourism season. At this time of the year, the weather is hot and sunny throughout.

Humidity

Humidity can be high, but not to the point of making the heat uncomfortable.

Rainfall

Though Colombo sees little variation in seasons, with consistently hot weather throughout the year, the amount of wet weather varies dramatically.

January is outside of the monsoon season, so you don't have to worry about wet weather putting a damper on your break.

Sunshine Hours

For winter sun, Colombo is the place to be. There is an average of 8 hours of sunshine each day in Colombo

Temperature

The average daily temperature for this month in Colombo is 27°C (81°F) which can reach highs of 31°C (88°F) or drop to 22°C (72°F). The average temperature of the sea is 28°C (82°F). The average amount of rainfall seen is 62 mm.

Things to do in Colombo in January

Colombo is a city steeped in history, with a rich heritage on display. At least a day of your holiday should be spent sight seeing. There are plenty of important sites to investigate, including the President's House and Old Parliament building. Evidence of its colonial rule is apparent throughout the city. 

Generally, there are festivals all year round in Colombo, but in January, tourists can look forward to the Duruthu Perahera Festival. This is held annually at the Kelaniya temple to celebrate the Buddha's first visit to the island nation. 

The festival, which was first held in 1927, involves three main processions that march around the capital city and features a number of dancers, actors, elephant acts and carnival acts. Most of the devotees are dressed in white for the festival. 

The Colombo museum is a must see tourist attraction. 

It was built in 1877 and houses a number of the country's historical treasures. Anyone wishing to know more about the Island's culture will find a lot of information documenting important historical events. 

However, the Museum is not open on Fridays. This is to honor the constructor's wish that the museum remain closed every Friday avoid distracting Colombo's Muslim community from their prayers. 

Tourists should also visit the Dehiwala Zoo. It was started as a private business in the mid-1920s, but was later acquired by the government. The zoological garden is home to a number of endangered species. However, the main attraction is the evening elephant show, which is held daily. The show begins at around five.