The climate of Colombo in January is humid. An average of 103 mm precipitation is recorded over 13 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 233 mm over 22 days.
Temperatures are warm in Colombo in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 31°C, while the minimum falls to about 26°C. The month's average temperature is 29°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Colombo in January: 36°C as a maximum in 2016 and 22°C as a minimum in 2021. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.
In January, the days last on average 11:46 in Colombo. The sun rises around 06:27 and sets around 18:13.
With favorable weather, the month of January is a good month to travel to Colombo in Sri Lanka.
In January, the most favorable activities in Colombo are: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation, Family and attractions, Diving and snorkeling, Watersports, Nature and landscapes, Nightlife, Gastronomy, Well-being and Boat trip and cruise.
