Polonnaruwa weather in January (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Is January a good time to explore Polonnaruwa weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

In January, Polonnaruwa usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 22°C. Expect milder temperatures this month, yet the warmth is still pleasantly present.

Precipitation

Polonnaruwa in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 123 mm for the month. Expect around 6 days of rain based on historical data.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February generally stands out with 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 Polonnaruwa climate page with graphs.

 

Polonnaruwa, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 19%  

Precipitation 123 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

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.

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 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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