Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Colombo with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 32°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 9°C and 17°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Colombo in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Colombo with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 16°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 16°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Colombo will be around 30°C, with nights close to 16°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 138 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 45% per day this month.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Colombo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Colombo in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
31°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
32°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
138 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
14 days | 9 days | |
December
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Colombo?
After some sun? Then January isn’t the best time to be in Colombo. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Colombo in January
With 41°C, Colombo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 18°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -59°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Colombo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Colombo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Colombo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Colombo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 14 days of rain in Colombo.
Daily UV Index in January in Colombo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Colombo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Colombo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Colombo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Colombo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Colombo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Colombo
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Colombo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Colombo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colombo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
