January weather forecast
Kotagala, Sri Lanka

January

Weather in January

January, the same as December, is another warm winter month in Kotagala, Sri Lanka, with temperature in the range of an average high of 25°C (77°F) and an average low of 15.8°C (60.4°F).

Temperature

The weather during January records an average high-temperature of a still warm 25°C (77°F), closely mirroring the preceding month. Kotagala observes an average low-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F) during January nights.

Humidity

In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.

Rainfall

The month with the least rainfall in Kotagala is January, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically collects 85mm (3.35") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 11h and 46min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.

Sunshine

In Kotagala, the average sunshine in January is 7.1h.

UV index

January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate threat to health from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The UV index of 5 during January translates into the following guidance:
Act with care - The need to guard against sun damage is communicated. The midday Sun can be harmful due to its potent UV radiation; seek shade and reduce exposure. A wide-brimmed hat is a shield, deflecting up to 50% of harmful UV radiation from eyes.

Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in January?
During January, Kotagala experiences an average high-temperature of 25°C (77°F) and a low-temperature of 15.8°C (60.4°F).
What is the average humidity in January?
In January, the average relative humidity is 84%.
What is the driest month?
The month with the least rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 18 days and typically collects 85mm (3.35") of precipitation.
How many days does it rain in January?
In Kotagala, in January, it is raining for 18 days, with typically 85mm (3.35") of accumulated precipitation.
What is the average length of the day in January?
In January, the average day length is 11h and 46min.
What time are sunrise and sunset in January?
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:18 and sunset at 18:02. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:26 and sunset at 18:15 +0530.
How long on average sun shines in January?
The average sunshine duration in January is 7.1h.
What is the month with the lowest UV index?
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.
How high is the UV index in January?
The average daily maximum UV index in January is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
Average high temperature
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Average wind speed
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Average daylight
Average sunshine
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Average UV index
Average cloud cover
Average visibility
Average temperature in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average temperature in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in January: 25°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (27.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (24.3°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 15.8°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (19.1°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (15.3°C).

Average pressure in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average pressure in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in January: 1011.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.7mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.3mbar).

Average wind speed in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average wind speed in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in January: 5.2km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (9.1km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (3.3km/h).

Average humidity in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average humidity in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in January: 84%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (89%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (80%).

Average rainfall in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in January: 85mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (656mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (85mm).

Average rainfall days in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average rainfall days in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in January: 18 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (29.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (16.3 days).

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in January: 11h and 5min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 7h and 1min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 0min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 4h and 36min).

Average sunshine days in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average sunshine days in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in January: 10.8 days

The month with the most sunshine days is February (11 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (0.8 days).

Average UV index in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average UV index in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in January: 5

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 5).

Average cloud cover in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average cloud cover in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in January: 51

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 63).
The months with the least cloud cover are July and August (Cloud cover 42).

Average visibility in January - Kotagala, Sri Lanka
Average visibility in January
Kotagala, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in January: 7km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (9km).
The months with the lowest visibility are November and December (6km).

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