Colombo in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Colombo in january 2025
The weather in Colombo in the month of january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
81°F
Clear/Sunny
62% of time
28%
9%
2%
Weather at 12pm
88°F
Clear/Sunny
50% of time
22%
19%
9%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
31%
18%
4%
Weather at 3am
76°F
58%
29%
10%
3%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Colombo in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Colombo in january.
The climate of Colombo in january is good
The climate in january in Colombo is wet (with 4.1in of precipitation over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 9.8in of rainfall over 13 days.
The climate is very hot around this city this month. Temperatures are up to 90°F. The minimum is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of january in Colombo is 85°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Colombo in january with a maximum record of 97°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2021. You can plan to have 86°F or more across the month.
On this month of january, day length in Colombo is generally 11:46. Sunrise is at 06:27 and sunset is at 18:13.
With a good climate, january is a good month to go in that area.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Colombo in january
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 97°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 72°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 28 day(s) (90%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 80°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (22%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.4in (2009) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 77% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:27 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:13 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:46 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Colombo in january 2024:
77°F to 81°F
76°F to 79°F
74°F to 83°F
76°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
74°F to 76°F
76°F to 83°F
74°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
74°F to 86°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 81°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
74°F to 85°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 86°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
77°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in january
Cities near Colombo:
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in january | good weather |
| Panadura in january | good weather |
| Negombo in january | good weather |
| Kalutara in january | good weather |
| Bentota in january | good weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in january | good weather |
| Chilaw in january | good weather |
| Adam’s peak in january | good weather |
| Ambalangoda in january | good weather |
| Hatton in january | good weather |
| Neluwa in january | good weather |
| Gampola in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Colombo
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Weather data for Colombo in january:
Weather data for Colombo for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Colombo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Colombo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Colombo.