Sri Lanka in January: weather, sea & travel advice
Sri Lanka in January is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 29 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 8 rainy days it is moderate.
Sri Lanka · JanuaryPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Day
- 29 °C
- Night
- 23 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days
- 8 rainy days
- Sun
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 80 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent87/100
City breakGood78/100
ActiveLimited60/100
FamilyExcellent83/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 29 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)
To consider
- High humidity (80 %)
All months at a glance
29J
29F
30M
29A
29M
28J
28J
28A
28S
28O
28N
28D
8J
6F
9M
14A
17M
13J
10J
11A
14S
16O
14N
11D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sri Lanka in January?
Daytime highs average around 29 °C, with nights around 23 °C.
Can you swim in Sri Lanka in January?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in January?
On the long-term average, expect about 8 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.