What is the weather like in Chennai vs Colombo in January?

In January, Chennai averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Colombo averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 86 mm.

Chennai vs Colombo in January

Chennai is the better pick in January — 77 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chennai is hot, dry, muggy air, while Colombo is sweltering, rainy.

Chennai vs Colombo — January climate, side by side

	Chennai	Colombo
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	70/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	35°C
Avg high / low	30° / 21°	31° / 24°
Rainfall	30 mm	86 mm
Rainy days	5	10
Humidity	76%	74%
Air quality (AQI)	97	97

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chennai vs Colombo in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chennai or Colombo?: Chennai is the better pick in January — 77 vs 70 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chennai is hot, dry, muggy air, while Colombo is sweltering, rainy.
What is the weather like in Chennai vs Colombo in January?: In January, Chennai averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Colombo averages 31°C high / 24°C low with about 86 mm.