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Neluwa in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Neluwa 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 Neluwa, Sri Lanka.

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Neluwa in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Neluwa in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 22°C Max 30°C 231 mm 12 day(s) 82% 33% UV 6 10.5 h/day
Possible activities in January
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Very large crowds 06:24 18:12
Hourly weather

Average weather in Neluwa in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Neluwa 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
14 days out of 31 (45%)
19.0°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
3h
Dominant weather
Fog
12 days out of 31 (38%)
18.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
20 days out of 31 (64%)
22.7°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
29.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
29.4°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
15h
Dominant weather
Heavy rain
12 days out of 31 (38%)
24.1°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
15 days out of 31 (48%)
20.8°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
21h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
19.6°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Fog
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Climate

Climate of Neluwa in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Neluwa 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 Neluwa in January

The climate of Neluwa in January is humid. An average of 231 mm precipitation is recorded over 20 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 377 mm over 26 days.

Temperatures are warm in Neluwa in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 30°C, while the minimum falls to about 22°C. The month's average temperature is 26°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Neluwa in January: 35°C as a maximum in 2016 and 17°C as a minimum in 2013. We can expect about 23 days with temperatures above 30°, or 74% of the month.

In January, the days last on average 11:48 in Neluwa. The sun rises around 06:24 and sets around 18:12.

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

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Neluwa in January

Check the seasonal normals in Neluwa 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 25.9°C 26.3°C 27.4°C
Maximum temperature 29.3°C 30.4°C 32.2°C
Minimum temperature 22.5°C 22.3°C 22.7°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2018)
 35.0°C
(2016)
 37.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 16.0°C
(2021)
 17.0°C
(2013)
 18.0°C
(2011)
Number of days at +30° 15 day(s)
(48%)
 23 day(s)
(74%)
 25 day(s)
(86%)
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 6 km/h 6 km/h 6 km/h
Wind temperature 22.6°C 22.4°C 22.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 376.6 mm 230.9 mm 246.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 26 day(s)
(84%)
 20 day(s)
(65%)
 20 day(s)
(69%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 17 day(s)
(56%)
 12 day(s)
(38%)
 12 day(s)
(43%)
Record precipitation in one day 116.9 mm
(2017)
 123.5 mm
(2011)
 80.6 mm
(2012)
Other weather data
Humidity 88% 82% 82%
Visibility 7.9 km 8.3 km 8.1 km
Cloud cover 43% 33% 33%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 8h 10h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h11 06h24 06h25
Sunset time 17h57 18h12 18h20
Day length 11h46 11h48 11h55
Our opinion on the climate in January
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Activities and events

What to do in Neluwa in January?

Possible activities in January
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Neluwa in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy light drizzle
19°C23°C0.8 mm
2
Light rain shower
19°C26°C4.7 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
19°C29°C0.5 mm
4
Light rain shower
21°C30°C0.6 mm
5
Light rain shower
18°C25°C4.7 mm
6
Light rain shower
17°C26°C1.6 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
19°C31°C0.1 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
20°C31°C0.2 mm
9
Light rain
20°C30°C1.5 mm
10
Light rain shower
22°C31°C2.6 mm
11
Light rain shower
19°C26°C4.6 mm
12
Patchy light rain
19°C25°C2.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
17°C28°C1.6 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
18°C21°C4.7 mm
15
Patchy light rain
18°C20°C1.8 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
19°C28°C1.2 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
19°C31°C0.3 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C0.8 mm
19
Mist
18°C23°C8.6 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
18°C26°C0.5 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
21°C31°C3.4 mm
22
Light rain shower
21°C30°C3.1 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
21°C31°C3.4 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
17°C27°C1.2 mm
25
Cloudy
21°C24°C0.1 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
18°C25°C0.6 mm
27
Light rain shower
18°C27°C3.6 mm
28
Light drizzle
19°C24°C1.1 mm
29
Cloudy
21°C27°C0.9 mm
30
Light rain shower
21°C30°C9.2 mm
31
Patchy light drizzle
21°C32°C3.2 mm
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Where to go near Neluwa in January?

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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 22°C at night, with about 231 mm of precipitation spread over 12 rainy days.

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

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Nature and landscapes.

Yes: this month is in Very large crowds, with a visitor index of 81/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Neluwa are: January. 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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