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Udawalawe National Park in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Udawalawe National Park 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 Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.

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Udawalawe National Park in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Udawalawe National Park in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 22°C Max 30°C 231 mm 12 day(s) 82% 33% UV 6 10.4 h/day
Best activities in January
Animal observation
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:24 18:11
Hourly weather

Average weather in Udawalawe National Park in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Udawalawe National Park 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 Udawalawe National Park in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Udawalawe National Park in January.

Temperatures and rain in Udawalawe National Park 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

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Udawalawe National Park in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Udawalawe National Park in January

Check the seasonal normals in Udawalawe National Park 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 06h10 06h24 06h24
Sunset time 17h56 18h11 18h20
Day length 11h46 11h47 11h56
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather fair weather
Activities and events

What to do in Udawalawe National Park in January?

Best activities in January
Animal observation
Possible activities in January
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Udawalawe National Park in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Udawalawe National Park 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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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Udawalawe National Park 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 Udawalawe National Park 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 10.4 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Animal observation. 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 Udawalawe National Park 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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