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Kurunegala in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

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Kurunegala in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Kurunegala in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 24°C Max 30°C 136 mm 5 day(s) 80% 34% UV 6 10.5 h/day
Best activities in January
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:26 18:10
Hourly weather

Average weather in Kurunegala in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Kurunegala 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
Fog
17 days out of 31 (54%)
20.9°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Partly Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
3h
Dominant weather
Fog
16 days out of 31 (51%)
20.1°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Partly Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
18 days out of 31 (58%)
23.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
28.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
29.5°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
26.5°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
14 days out of 31 (45%)
22.7°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Fog
2 days out of 31 (6%)
21h
Dominant weather
Fog
10 days out of 31 (32%)
21.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Climate

Climate of Kurunegala in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Kurunegala 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

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Kurunegala in January

The climate of Kurunegala in January is humid. An average of 136 mm precipitation is recorded over 15 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 217 mm over 21 days.

Temperatures are warm in Kurunegala in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 30°C, while the minimum falls to about 24°C. The month's average temperature is 27°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Kurunegala in January: 34°C as a maximum in 2016 and 18°C as a minimum in 2021. We can expect about 19 days with temperatures above 30°, or 61% of the month.

In January, the days last on average 11:44 in Kurunegala. The sun rises around 06:26 and sets around 18:10.

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

In January, the most favorable activities in Kurunegala are: Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Kurunegala in January

Check the seasonal normals in Kurunegala 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 26.8°C 26.7°C 27.8°C
Maximum temperature 29.4°C 29.8°C 31.6°C
Minimum temperature 24.3°C 23.6°C 24.1°C
Record maximum temperature 34.0°C
(2018)
 34.0°C
(2016)
 39.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 16.0°C
(2021)
 18.0°C
(2021)
 19.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 18 day(s)
(58%)
 19 day(s)
(61%)
 24 day(s)
(83%)
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%)
Wind
Wind speed 12 km/h 13 km/h 13 km/h
Wind temperature 24.3°C 23.6°C 24.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 216.6 mm 136.5 mm 92.9 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(68%)
 15 day(s)
(48%)
 13 day(s)
(45%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 10 day(s)
(33%)
 5 day(s)
(17%)
 5 day(s)
(18%)
Record precipitation in one day 142.9 mm
(2020)
 295.9 mm
(2021)
 103.8 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 84% 80% 76%
Visibility 7.9 km 8.0 km 8.4 km
Cloud cover 43% 34% 27%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 8h 10h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h13 06h26 06h26
Sunset time 17h55 18h10 18h19
Day length 11h42 11h44 11h53
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Activities and events

What to do in Kurunegala in January?

Best activities in January
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Kurunegala in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
22°C25°C3.3 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
22°C25°C0.2 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C0.0 mm
4
Cloudy
20°C26°C0.0 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
20°C27°C0.0 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
19°C28°C0.0 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
19°C28°C0.1 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
21°C28°C0.0 mm
9
Light rain shower
21°C27°C2.5 mm
10
Light rain shower
22°C26°C3.4 mm
11
Moderate rain
22°C23°C8.8 mm
12
Light rain shower
22°C24°C41.8 mm
13
Light rain shower
21°C28°C0.3 mm
14
Light rain shower
22°C23°C21.4 mm
15
Light drizzle
22°C23°C0.7 mm
16
Light rain shower
22°C26°C3.8 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.6 mm
18
Light rain shower
22°C24°C4.3 mm
19
Light rain shower
22°C23°C14.1 mm
20
Cloudy
21°C24°C0.2 mm
21
Light rain shower
22°C26°C3.3 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.4 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.0 mm
24
Cloudy
20°C28°C0.1 mm
25
Light rain
21°C25°C3.6 mm
26
Light rain shower
21°C27°C0.4 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
20°C28°C0.0 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
19°C26°C0.0 mm
29
Light rain
21°C22°C9.8 mm
30
Light rain shower
22°C28°C1.6 mm
31
Light rain shower
22°C28°C0.5 mm
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Where to go near Kurunegala in January?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala in January, which places this month 1st out of 12.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 136 mm of precipitation spread over 5 rainy days.

Expect about 10.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Nature and landscapes. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 38/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Kurunegala are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September 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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