Sri LankaThe weather in January in Galkudegama
It's warm in January in Galkudegama with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 16°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Galkudegama. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Galkudegama, Sri Lanka. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 32°C in 2022, Galkudegama reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 7°C to a highest value of 19°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 102 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
Daily weather in January for Galkudegama
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Galkudegama. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Galkudegama | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 27°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 28°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 13°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 102 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 14 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Galkudegama with hot temps, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights around 15°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 27°C, with nights around 15°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Galkudegama is around 28°C, while nighttime temps are about 15°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Galkudegama, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Galkudegama
Temperature in January in Galkudegama over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Galkudegama, Sri Lanka. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Galkudegama
Total precipitation in January in Galkudegama over the years
Daily UV index in January in Galkudegama
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Galkudegama, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Galkudegama by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Galkudegama. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.