Anuradhapura Weather in January

What's the weather like in Anuradhapura (North Central) in January 2024?

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.

Anuradhapura weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Anuradhapura average temperature in January

January rainfall

Anuradhapura average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Anuradhapura average rain in January

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 2024.

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Anuradhapura weather stats

Anuradhapura weather statistics
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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