Hingurakgala weather in January (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the January weather in Hingurakgala? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Hingurakgala generally has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Hingurakgala in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 111 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 205 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Hingurakgala, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 111 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (68 KM, 42 Miles).

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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 Hingurakgala 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. 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 in January.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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