Polonnaruwa District Weather in January

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

Are you planning a trip a to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Polonnaruwa District in January

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. January in Polonnaruwa District generally has warm temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Polonnaruwa. On average, January is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year in Polonnaruwa.

For a closer look at conditions across Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Minneriya with an average of 108 mm (4.3 in) to high rainfall in Polonnaruwa with 123 mm (4.8 in).

Explore Polonnaruwa District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April36°C (97°F) May36°C (97°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September36°C (97°F) October34°C (93°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Polonnaruwa District in January

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

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

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (January)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (January)

Polonnaruwa

In January Polonnaruwa 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 tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
220 mm (8.7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Giritale

In January Giritale generally has very 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 tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
205 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Minneriya

In January Minneriya 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 tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
205 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Hingurakgala

In January Hingurakgala generally has very 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 tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
171 hours
205 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Polonnaruwa 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 Polonnaruwa District in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Giritale 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Minneriya 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Hingurakgala 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in January. The popular destination of Polonnaruwa averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

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

Polonnaruwa averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka sees substantial rainfall in January. Polonnaruwa typically averages about 123 mm (4.8 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our opinion, January is a good time to visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka 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, Sri Lanka is in February with generally tolerable weather in Polonnaruwa. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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