Sri LankaThe weather in January in Mirissa South
It's hot in January in Mirissa South with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 25°C.
Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in Mirissa South. 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 Mirissa South, 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 37°C in 2021, Mirissa South reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 27°C.
Water temperature
The water temperature at Mirissa South is 28°C this month. Nice and warm for a swim.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 101 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in January for Mirissa South
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Mirissa South. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Mirissa South | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 20°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 101 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Mirissa South with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 31°C, with nights around 24°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 Mirissa South is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 25°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 9 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 Mirissa South, 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 Mirissa South
Temperature in January in Mirissa South over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Mirissa South, 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 Mirissa South
Total precipitation in January in Mirissa South over the years
Daily UV index in January in Mirissa South
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Mirissa South, 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 Mirissa South by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Mirissa South. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.