Anuradhapura weather in January (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

Planning a trip to Anuradhapura in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Anuradhapura in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 73 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 5 days of 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 in January and which places have the best weather 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 Anuradhapura in January?

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 in January.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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