Sigiriya

Anuradhapura District Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in January.

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Anuradhapura Sigiriya Habarana Mihintale

Planning a trip to Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Anuradhapura District in January

Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka 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 (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Sigiriya. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Sigiriya.

For specific regional insights in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Pahala Maragahawewa with an average of 62 mm (2.4 in) to high rainfall in Sigiriya with 108 mm (4.3 in).

Explore Anuradhapura District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Anuradhapura District - and find the best time to visit. (based on Anuradhapura)

January30°C (86°F) February32°C (90°F) March35°C (95°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Anuradhapura District in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Anuradhapura District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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).

Popular Destinations in Anuradhapura District

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Anuradhapura District (January)

Precipitation variation in Anuradhapura District (January)

Sigiriya

In January Sigiriya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
very good
Climate in Sigiriya →

Anuradhapura

In January Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
161 mm (6.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Anuradhapura →

Habarana

In January Habarana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
194 mm (7.6 in)
101 mm (4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
very good
Climate in Habarana →

Mihintale

In January Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Mihintale →

Habawewa

In January Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
153 mm (6 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Anuradhapura District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Sri Lanka dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Bentota on January 1, 2020.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Anuradhapura District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Anuradhapura 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Sigiriya 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Habarana 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Mihintale 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Habawewa 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Attikulama 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 75 mm (3 in)

Anuradhapura District weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in January?

Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka typically experiences very good weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sigiriya average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 21°C (70°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in January?

Average temperatures in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka during January range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Sigiriya.

Does Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in January?

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. Average rainfall in Sigiriya sits around 108 mm (4.3 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka with overall very good weather in Sigiriya. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January provides very good weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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