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Colombo weather in January 2021
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- 31°C max day temperature
31 - 8 hours of sunshine per day
- 5 days with some rainfall
5 - 22°C min night temperature
22 - 12 hours of daylight per day
12 - High heat & humidity
H - 55 mm of monthly rainfall
55 - 11 (Extreme) UV index
11 - 28°C sea temperature
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The January weather guide for Colombo, Sri Lanka shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia), the Met Office & the Netherlands Meteorological Institute. Find out more about our data sources.
How hot is it in Colombo in January?
Daytime temperatures usually reach 31°C in Colombo in January with high heat and humidity, falling to 22°C at night.
How sunny is it in Colombo in January?
There are normally 8 hours of bright sunshine each day in Colombo in January - that's 67% of daylight hours.
How warm is the sea around Colombo in January?
The average sea temperature around Colombo in January is 28°C.
Does it rain in Colombo in January?
There are usually 5 days with some rain in Colombo in January and the average monthly rainfall is 55mm.
Colombo sunrise & sunset times for January 2021
Browse the sunrise & sunset times for Colombo in January 2021. Select a month to view Colombo sunrise & sunset times for the next twelve months.
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| Date | Sunrise times | Sunset times |
|---|---|---|
| Friday, 1st January 2021 | 06:22 | 18:06 |
| Saturday, 16th January 2021 | 06:27 | 18:13 |
| Sunday, 31st January 2021 | 06:29 | 18:19 |
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