Sigiriya weather in January (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of weather does January bring to Sigiriya? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Sigiriya generally includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 29°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 21°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Precipitation

Sigiriya in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 5 days of rain this month.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, January is one of the better months to visit Sigiriya. January, February and June typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sigiriya climate page with graphs.

 

Sigiriya, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 5 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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