Weather in January in Anuradhapura District
Planning a journey to Anuradhapura District this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Anuradhapura District in January?
Anuradhapura District is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Anuradhapura District generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Sigiriya. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Sigiriya.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pahala Maragahawewa with an average of 62 mm to high rainfall in Sigiriya with 108 mm.For a closer look at January's conditions in Anuradhapura District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Anuradhapura District's yearly weather, check out our Anuradhapura District climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District?
Sigiriya
In January Sigiriya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Anuradhapura
In January Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Habarana
In January Habarana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mihintale
In January Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Habawewa
In January Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Anuradhapura District, in Sri Lanka.
Is January the best time to visit Anuradhapura District?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Anuradhapura District with overall pleasant weather in Sigiriya. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February and June provide pleasant weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, April and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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