Kandy in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kandy in january 2025
The weather in Kandy 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 using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
74°F
Clear/Sunny
59% of time
23%
14%
4%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
36%
15%
14%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Clear/Sunny
38% of time
34%
15%
8%
Weather at 3am
68°F
54%
27%
10%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kandy in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kandy in january.
The climate of Kandy in january is good
The weather in january in Kandy is wet (with 6.1in of rainfall over 8 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in december it receives an average of 11.3in of rainfall over 14 days.
The climate quite comfortable in that area this month. Temperatures are up to 85°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 74°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Kandy is 79°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Kandy in january with a maximum record of 92°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 63°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 8 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 26 of the month.
In january in Kandy, the days on average last 11:45. Sunrise is at 06:24 and sets at 18:09.
With a good weather, this month is advisable to go in Kandy.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kandy in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 63°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 11km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.1in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (26%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7.6in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.89km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:09 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:45 | ||||
| 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 Kandy in january 2024:
68°F to 79°F
70°F to 72°F
70°F to 81°F
67°F to 83°F
68°F to 85°F
68°F to 81°F
67°F to 83°F
68°F to 85°F
68°F to 72°F
68°F to 70°F
70°F to 81°F
65°F to 79°F
63°F to 81°F
63°F to 79°F
61°F to 81°F
63°F to 83°F
63°F to 83°F
67°F to 85°F
67°F to 85°F
68°F to 86°F
67°F to 85°F
65°F to 85°F
61°F to 85°F
61°F to 85°F
61°F to 85°F
59°F to 83°F
61°F to 83°F
68°F to 83°F
67°F to 81°F
67°F to 81°F
68°F to 81°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in january
Cities near Kandy:
| Gampola in january | good weather |
| Matale in january | good weather |
| Kurunegala in january | good weather |
| Nuwara Eliya in january | good weather |
| Hatton in january | good weather |
| Adam’s peak in january | good weather |
| Horton Plains National Park in january | good weather |
| Ella in january | good weather |
| Dambulla in january | good weather |
| Haputale in january | good weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in january | good weather |
| Maduru Oya National Park in january | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
Kandy
perfect weather
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tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Kandy in january:
Weather data for Kandy for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kandy. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kandy 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 Kandy.