Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Colombo
Sri Lanka · South Asia
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 73°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
8 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
82°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 8 wet days, fewer than in most months.
26%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
8 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
85%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 79°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
43%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
Sea temperature
82°FJanuary sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning80°F
Feels 85°F
Rain5%
Cloud53%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday87°F
Feels 90°F
Rain11%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 89°F
Rain24%
Cloud62%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 87°F
Rain14%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 88 | 73 | 2.5 | 8 | 8.0 | 76 | 82 |
| Feb | 91 | 75 | 2.0 | 7 | 8.7 | 71 | 83 |
| Mar | 92 | 77 | 3.6 | 15 | 8.9 | 75 | 84 |
| Apr | 90 | 78 | 7.4 | 27 | 7.8 | 83 | 86 |
| May | 87 | 79 | 10.0 | 29 | 6.5 | 86 | 86 |
| Jun | 86 | 78 | 9.7 | 29 | 6.5 | 87 | 84 |
| Jul | 85 | 78 | 8.6 | 29 | 6.5 | 86 | 83 |
| Aug | 85 | 78 | 8.3 | 28 | 6.5 | 86 | 82 |
| Sep | 85 | 77 | 9.6 | 28 | 6.3 | 86 | 83 |
| Oct | 86 | 76 | 14.1 | 28 | 6.5 | 87 | 84 |
| Nov | 86 | 75 | 12.9 | 23 | 7.0 | 86 | 84 |
| Dec | 86 | 74 | 6.0 | 15 | 7.0 | 82 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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