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Puttalam in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Puttalam 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 Puttalam, Sri Lanka.

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Puttalam in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Puttalam in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 25°C Max 29°C 104 mm 6 day(s) 80% 30% 29°C UV 7 10.7 h/day
Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:29 18:11
Hourly weather

Average weather in Puttalam in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Puttalam 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 Puttalam in January

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

Temperatures and rain in Puttalam 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 Puttalam in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Puttalam in January

Check the seasonal normals in Puttalam 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 27.6°C 27.3°C 28.2°C
Maximum temperature 29.3°C 29.4°C 30.6°C
Minimum temperature 25.9°C 25.2°C 25.7°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2021)
33.0°C
(2016)
34.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 19.0°C
(2020)
22.0°C
(2020)
22.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 13 day(s)
(42%)
15 day(s)
(48%)
23 day(s)
(79%)
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%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 27.7°C 27.5°C 27.9°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 26.7°C 26.2°C 26.6°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 28.9°C 28.6°C 29.4°C
Wind
Wind speed 22 km/h 23 km/h 23 km/h
Wind temperature 25.9°C 25.2°C 25.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 268.3 mm 103.8 mm 76.0 mm
Number of days with precipitation 21 day(s)
(68%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
11 day(s)
(38%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 13 day(s)
(41%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
5 day(s)
(17%)
Record precipitation in one day 140.0 mm
(2020)
94.6 mm
(2013)
51.4 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 82% 80% 78%
Visibility 9.3 km 9.7 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 39% 30% 23%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 8h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h16 06h29 06h28
Sunset time 17h56 18h11 18h21
Day length 11h40 11h42 11h53
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Puttalam in January?

Best activities in January
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Puttalam in January last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
24°C28°C4.6 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.1 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
23°C28°C0.2 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
23°C30°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.1 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
22°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
22°C29°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
22°C29°C0.0 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
23°C30°C0.1 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C0.2 mm
11
Patchy light rain
25°C27°C1.9 mm
12
Cloudy
24°C27°C0.5 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C0.4 mm
14
Light drizzle
24°C24°C2.4 mm
15
Patchy light drizzle
24°C25°C1.4 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C0.3 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
24°C30°C0.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C0.5 mm
19
Light drizzle
23°C24°C5.6 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
23°C29°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.8 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.4 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C1.3 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C0.0 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
23°C28°C0.0 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C1.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.1 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C0.3 mm
29
Cloudy
23°C26°C0.4 mm
30
Light rain shower
24°C29°C3.3 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C1.5 mm
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Where to go near Puttalam in January?

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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 104 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 28°C on average in January, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 10.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Animal observation, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise. 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 60/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Puttalam are: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. 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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