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Chilaw in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Chilaw 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 Chilaw, Sri Lanka.

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Chilaw in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Chilaw in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 26°C Max 31°C 92 mm 6 day(s) 76% 23% 29°C UV 7 11.0 h/day
Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:28 18:12
Hourly weather

Average weather in Chilaw in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Chilaw 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.

From 1st to 31 January 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
18 days out of 31 (58%)
23.9°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
19 days out of 31 (61%)
23.4°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
20 days out of 31 (64%)
25.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
20 days out of 31 (64%)
30.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
15 days out of 31 (48%)
30.7°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
13 days out of 31 (41%)
28.5°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
17 days out of 31 (54%)
26.0°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
17 days out of 31 (54%)
24.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
Climate

Climate of Chilaw in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Chilaw 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 Chilaw in January

The climate of Chilaw in January is humid. An average of 92 mm precipitation is recorded over 12 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 222 mm over 21 days.

Temperatures are warm in Chilaw in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 31°C, while the minimum falls to about 26°C. The month's average temperature is 28°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Chilaw in January: 35°C as a maximum in 2016 and 22°C as a minimum in 2020. We can expect about 27 days with temperatures above 30°, or 87% of the month.

In January, the days last on average 11:44 in Chilaw. The sun rises around 06:28 and sets around 18:12.

With favorable weather, the month of January is a good month to travel to Chilaw in Sri Lanka.

In January, the most favorable activities in Chilaw are: Beach and swimming and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Chilaw in January

Check the seasonal normals in Chilaw 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 28.3°C 28.4°C 29.3°C
Maximum temperature 30.4°C 30.9°C 32.0°C
Minimum temperature 26.1°C 25.8°C 26.7°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2021)
 35.0°C
(2016)
 37.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 21.0°C
(2021)
 22.0°C
(2020)
 22.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 24 day(s)
(77%)
 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) 27.9°C 27.3°C 28.1°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 26.7°C 26.0°C 26.6°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 28.9°C 28.8°C 29.2°C
Wind
Wind speed 18 km/h 19 km/h 18 km/h
Wind temperature 26.2°C 25.8°C 26.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 221.9 mm 91.7 mm 86.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(68%)
 12 day(s)
(39%)
 11 day(s)
(38%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 11 day(s)
(37%)
 6 day(s)
(19%)
 5 day(s)
(19%)
Record precipitation in one day 111.4 mm
(2017)
 72.3 mm
(2009)
 41.0 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 81% 76% 75%
Visibility 9.4 km 9.7 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 33% 23% 20%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 9h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h15 06h28 06h28
Sunset time 17h57 18h12 18h21
Day length 11h42 11h44 11h53
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Activities and events

What to do in Chilaw in January?

Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Chilaw in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
24°C28°C4.6 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.1 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
23°C28°C0.2 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
23°C30°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.1 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
22°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
22°C29°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
22°C29°C0.0 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
23°C30°C0.1 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C0.2 mm
11
Patchy light rain
25°C27°C1.9 mm
12
Cloudy
24°C27°C0.5 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.4 mm
14
Light drizzle
24°C24°C2.4 mm
15
Patchy light drizzle
24°C25°C1.4 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C0.3 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
24°C30°C0.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C0.5 mm
19
Light drizzle
23°C24°C5.6 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
23°C29°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.8 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.4 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.3 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
23°C28°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C1.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.1 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C0.3 mm
29
Cloudy
23°C26°C0.4 mm
30
Light rain shower
24°C29°C3.3 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C1.5 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Chilaw 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 Chilaw 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 92 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 27°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 and Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 53/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Chilaw 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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