Polonnaruwa District weather in January
Are you planning a trip to Polonnaruwa District in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Polonnaruwa District in January?
Polonnaruwa District is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Polonnaruwa District generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 22°C in Polonnaruwa. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Polonnaruwa.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Minneriya with an average of 108 mm to high rainfall in Polonnaruwa with 123 mm.
For specific regional insights in Polonnaruwa District for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Polonnaruwa District climate page.
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Popular destinations in Polonnaruwa District
What is the weather like in January for the 4 most popular destinations in Polonnaruwa District?
Average weather in Polonnaruwa
In January Polonnaruwa 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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Average weather in Giritale
In January Giritale generally has very 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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Average weather in Minneriya
In January Minneriya 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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Average weather in Hingurakgala
In January Hingurakgala generally has very 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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Is January the best time to visit Polonnaruwa District?
In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Polonnaruwa District with overall tolerable weather in Polonnaruwa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Polonnaruwa District is in February with generally pleasant weather in Polonnaruwa. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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