Warm
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka in January
Weather score78Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 29°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
29°C
Rain
68mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
27°C
Weather score
78
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 68mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 27°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January29°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January68mm average rain
January sits on the drier side of Wilpattu National Park's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and May to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January7.3 hours average sun
January sits close to Wilpattu National Park'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.
Sea temperature
January27°C average sea
January is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaApril to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
January78 weather score
January is one of Wilpattu National Park's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and June to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
