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Mihintale Weather in January
January in Mihintale brings very high temperatures around 30°C (86°F) during the day, dropping to 22°C (72°F) at night, with quite a bit of rainfall expected, averaging around 78 mm (3.1 in) for the month.
Rainfall in Mihintale in January
Typically, you can expect about 5 days of rain this month, with 78 mm (3.1 in) on average. Showers tend to be short but heavy rather than persistent drizzle. When it rains, it usually means it, but it doesn't last long.
Temperature in Mihintale in January
In January, Mihintale gets very high temperatures, with highs of 30°C (86°F). Nights cool to around 22°C (72°F). If you're spending a lot of time outdoors, it helps to plan around the warmer part of the day. With overnight lows of 22°C (72°F), evenings stay pleasantly warm.Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January and February typically offer the best weather for Mihintale.
Mihintale Temperature in January
Min Temperature
22°C (72°F)
Max Temperature
30°C (86°F)
Chance of Rain
17%
Precipitation
78 mm (3.1 in)
Rainy days
5 days
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Best Places in Sri Lanka in January
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
What to Wear in Mihintale in January
Warm but pleasant conditions in Mihintale in January. Focus on lightweight, maybe with natural fabrics, cotton blend shirts, comfortable shorts, and breathable footwear. A light cover-up for sun protection is smart too. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days.
What To Do in Mihintale in January
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling7/10 -
Walking7/10 -
Camping8/10 -
Outdoor sports7/10
Mihintale 3-Day Forecast
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Where to go in January - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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