January Weather in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, Sri Lanka, during January is characterized by an average temperature of 27°C (81°F). Highs can soar to 35°C (95°F), while lows may dip to 20°C (69°F). Typically, the humidity level in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte throughout January hovers around 77%.

20°C (69°F)

Minimum temperature

27°C (81°F)

Average temperature

35°C (95°F)

Maximum temperature

77%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In January, Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte averages 68 mm (2.7 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 6 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 11 hours 45 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 8 hours 36 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 21% probability of sunny days during this period.

68 mm (2.7 inches)

Precipitation

6 rainy days

Rainy days

8 hours 36 minutes

Sunshine hours

21%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In January, the UV Index in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte reaches a maximum of 12, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 1 3 6 9 12 12 11 8 4 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate High VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 25 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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