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Bentota in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Bentota in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Bentota, Sri Lanka.

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Bentota in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Bentota in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 26°C Max 31°C 73 mm 5 day(s) 77% 24% 29°C UV 7 11.0 h/day
Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesGastronomyWell-beingBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:25 18:13
Hourly weather

Average weather in Bentota in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Bentota in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Bentota in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Bentota in January.

Temperatures and rain in Bentota in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in January.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Bentota in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Bentota in January

Check the seasonal normals in Bentota in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 28.4°C 28.6°C 29.4°C
Maximum temperature 30.3°C 30.8°C 31.6°C
Minimum temperature 26.5°C 26.4°C 27.1°C
Record maximum temperature 34.0°C
(2015)
35.0°C
(2016)
37.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 22.0°C
(2021)
22.0°C
(2021)
23.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 23 day(s)
(74%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
27 day(s)
(93%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
28 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 28.2°C 27.7°C 28.3°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.0°C 26.6°C 27.2°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.4°C 29.3°C 29.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 16 km/h 15 km/h
Wind temperature 26.6°C 26.4°C 27.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 159.0 mm 72.7 mm 74.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(68%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
14 day(s)
(48%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 9 day(s)
(28%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
Record precipitation in one day 105.9 mm
(2017)
56.0 mm
(2009)
29.5 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 82% 77% 77%
Visibility 9.5 km 9.8 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 35% 24% 24%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 9h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h12 06h25 06h26
Sunset time 17h58 18h13 18h22
Day length 11h46 11h48 11h56
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Bentota in January?

Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesGastronomyWell-beingBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Bentota in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Bentota in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy light rain
24°C27°C2.1 mm
2
Light drizzle
24°C30°C1.1 mm
3
Cloudy
23°C29°C0.9 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy light drizzle
23°C28°C0.9 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.1 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
22°C28°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
22°C28°C0.0 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.3 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C1.9 mm
11
Light rain shower
24°C28°C0.5 mm
12
Cloudy
24°C28°C0.4 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C1.6 mm
14
Light drizzle
24°C25°C3.2 mm
15
Patchy light drizzle
24°C24°C0.6 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
24°C29°C0.5 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.1 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C1.1 mm
19
Light drizzle
23°C24°C2.8 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
23°C28°C0.1 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C3.6 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C3.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C2.7 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C0.4 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
23°C27°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C2.4 mm
27
Light rain shower
24°C28°C1.2 mm
28
Patchy light rain
23°C25°C1.6 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
23°C26°C0.0 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C1.5 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C1.4 mm
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Where to go near Bentota in January?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Bentota in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Bentota in January, which places this month 1st out of 12.

Expect an average of 31°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 73 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in January, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 11.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Animal observation, Diving and snorkeling and Watersports. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 73/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Bentota are: January, February, March and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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