Anuradhapura weather in January (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

What is the weather forecast for Anuradhapura in January? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Anuradhapura generally includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 30°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 22°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Anuradhapura in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 5 days will experience rain.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Anuradhapura. January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Anuradhapura climate page with graphs.

 

Anuradhapura, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 73 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in January

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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