Best time to visit Sri Lanka in January
Yes — January is one of the best months to visit Sri Lanka, with a country-average travel-comfort score of 75/100.
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Weather in Sri Lanka in January
Typical weather across Sri Lanka in January: average high 30°C, low 22.6°C, about 119.8 mm of rain, and 10 hours of sunshine per day. Among Sri Lanka's cities, Colombo has the best weather in January (score 75/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Sri Lanka avg | Best city (Colombo) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 75 | 75 |
| High / Low | 30° / 22.6° | 30° / 22.6° |
| Precipitation | 119.8 mm | 599.1 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 10 | 10 |
Is January recommended?
January is one of the best months to visit Sri Lanka. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Sri Lanka.
When to visit Sri Lanka in other months
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