Where is the sea warmest in Sri Lanka in January?

Hikkaduwa Beach in Sri Lanka has the warmest sea in Sri Lanka in January, averaging about 28.0 °C. Pasikuda Beach (28.0 °C) and Uppuveli Beach follow close behind.

How many beaches in Sri Lanka are warm enough to swim in January?

12 of the top 12 ranked beaches in Sri Lanka average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.

How are these January sea temperatures calculated?

Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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Warmest sea temperature in Sri Lanka in January

Where the sea is warmest across Sri Lanka during January, ranked by long-term monthly average water temperature. Hikkaduwa Beach (Southern, Sri Lanka) tops the list at around 28°C. Open any spot for today's live water temperature and a 7-day swim forecast.

1
Hikkaduwa Beach
Southern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
2
Pasikuda Beach
Eastern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
3
Uppuveli Beach
Eastern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
4
Tangalle Beach
Southern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
5
Weligama Beach
Southern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
6
Negombo Beach
Western · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
7
Mount Lavinia Beach
Western · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
28°C
January average
8
Hiriketiya Beach
Southern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
January average
9
Mirissa Beach
Southern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
January average
10
Unawatuna Beach
Southern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
January average
11
Bentota Beach
Galle · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
January average
12
Arugam Bay
Eastern · Sri Lanka · Indian Ocean
Warm — comfortable swimming
24°C
January average

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Sri Lanka in January — frequently asked questions

Where is the sea warmest in Sri Lanka in January?: Hikkaduwa Beach in Sri Lanka has the warmest sea in Sri Lanka in January, averaging about 28.0 °C. Pasikuda Beach (28.0 °C) and Uppuveli Beach follow close behind.
How many beaches in Sri Lanka are warm enough to swim in January?: 12 of the top 12 ranked beaches in Sri Lanka average 22 °C or more in January, which most swimmers find comfortable without a wetsuit.
How are these January sea temperatures calculated?: Each figure is a long-term monthly average sea surface temperature for that location, so it reflects a typical January rather than today's reading. Open a beach page for the live water temperature and 7-day forecast.

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