The climate of Puttalam in January is humid. An average of 104 mm precipitation is recorded over 13 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in December, the average recorded is 268 mm over 21 days.
Temperatures are warm in Puttalam in January. The average maximum temperature reaches 29°C, while the minimum falls to about 25°C. The month's average temperature is 27°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Puttalam in January: 33°C as a maximum in 2016 and 22°C as a minimum in 2020. We can expect about 15 days with temperatures above 30°, or 48% of the month.
In January, the days last on average 11:42 in Puttalam. The sun rises around 06:29 and sets around 18:11.
With favorable weather, the month of January is a good month to travel to Puttalam in Sri Lanka.
In January, the most favorable activities in Puttalam are: Beach and swimming, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise.