Giritale weather in January (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Will it be warm or cold in Giritale this January? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

January in Giritale generally includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C. Expect milder temperatures this month, yet the warmth is still pleasantly present.

Precipitation

Giritale in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 109 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 6 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 205 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, September, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Giritale, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 109 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (74 KM, 46 Miles).

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.

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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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