Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka in January
Weather score80Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
7.5h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
80
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January30°C average high
January is on the cooler side of Kalpitiya's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsFebruary to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January49mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Kalpitiya's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.5 hours average sun
January sits close to Kalpitiya's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to March
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January28°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaMarch to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January80 weather score
January is one of Kalpitiya's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and July to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
