The climate of Matara in January is humid. An average of 73 mm precipitation is recorded over 16 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 104 mm over 20 days.
Temperatures are warm in Matara 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 Matara in January: 34°C as a maximum in 2017 and 22°C as a minimum in 2013. We can expect about 26 days with temperatures above 30°, or 84% of the month.
In January, the days last on average 11:49 in Matara. The sun rises around 06:23 and sets around 18:12.
With favorable weather, the month of January is a good month to travel to Matara in Sri Lanka.
In January, the most favorable activities in Matara are: Beach and swimming, Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation, Diving and snorkeling, Watersports, Nature and landscapes, Gastronomy, Well-being and Boat trip and cruise.
