Mild
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
January verdict
Ella, Sri Lanka in January
Weather score60Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 24°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 131mm, so some wet days are possible.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
24°C
Rain
131mm
Sun
6.1h
Weather score
60
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 131mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.1h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Ella, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January24°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to July
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January131mm average rain
January sits near Ella's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and May to August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.1 hours average sun
January sits close to Ella's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January60 weather score
January sits close to Ella's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsFebruary to March and May to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
