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Matale in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Matale 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 Matale, Sri Lanka.

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Matale in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Matale 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
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:25 18:09
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matale in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Matale 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 Matale in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Matale 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 Matale in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matale in January

Check the seasonal normals in Matale 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 06h12 06h25 06h25
Sunset time 17h54 18h09 18h18
Day length 11h42 11h44 11h53
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 Matale in January?

Best activities in January
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Matale in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain
20°C22°C18.5 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
20°C21°C0.4 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.1 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
17°C26°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
17°C27°C0.2 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
18°C27°C0.2 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
18°C28°C0.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C0.0 mm
9
Patchy light rain
20°C28°C2.2 mm
10
Light rain shower
19°C27°C2.6 mm
11
Moderate rain
20°C22°C6.8 mm
12
Light drizzle
20°C23°C3.6 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C0.0 mm
14
Light rain
20°C22°C11.1 mm
15
Light rain
19°C21°C3.0 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
20°C24°C1.3 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
18°C26°C0.1 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
19°C26°C1.7 mm
19
Light drizzle
19°C22°C16.6 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
18°C24°C0.3 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C1.4 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
20°C25°C0.2 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C0.3 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
17°C27°C0.5 mm
25
Patchy light drizzle
18°C22°C0.6 mm
26
Light rain shower
19°C25°C0.8 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
17°C27°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
17°C23°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
19°C22°C2.7 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C2.9 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
19°C29°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Matale in January?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Matale 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 Matale 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: Hiking and trekking, Cultural visits and heritage 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 High crowding, with an index of 57/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Matale 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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