Anuradhapura Weather in January
What's the weather like in Anuradhapura (North Central) in January 2026?
The climate in Anuradhapura during January can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
January is in the winter in Anuradhapura and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 29.1°C 84.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22.2°C 71.9°F |
| Average temperature | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 89 mm 3.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.2°C 80.9°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average January is the 5th wettest month of the year in Anuradhapura with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Anuradhapura
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Anuradhapura in January 2025.
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Anuradhapura weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.6°C 90.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 11mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 261mm 10.3ins |
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