Minneriya weather in January (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Interested in knowing the climate of Minneriya in January? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In January, Minneriya usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 30°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 22°C. While slightly cooler, this month still offers warm and pleasant weather.

Precipitation

Minneriya in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With approximately 205 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

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

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

 

Minneriya, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 79% *  

Sunshine 205 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (72 KM, 44 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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