Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
84°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Anuradhapura
Sri Lanka · Asia
Hot afternoons and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
84°F
Lows around 71°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days this month.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
9.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
91%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 87° and nights feel near 77°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
35%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 82°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning78°F
Feels 83°F
Rain20%
Cloud67%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday83°F
Feels 87°F
Rain36%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain36%
Cloud69%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening78°F
Feels 83°F
Rain14%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 84 | 71 | 3.3 | 12 | 9.7 | 83 |
| Feb | 87 | 71 | 2.1 | 8 | 10.8 | 79 |
| Mar | 92 | 74 | 2.0 | 9 | 11.3 | 75 |
| Apr | 93 | 77 | 5.0 | 18 | 10.7 | 78 |
| May | 91 | 78 | 3.7 | 16 | 10.7 | 80 |
| Jun | 90 | 78 | 1.5 | 12 | 10.8 | 77 |
| Jul | 91 | 78 | 1.9 | 11 | 10.8 | 75 |
| Aug | 91 | 77 | 2.4 | 12 | 10.7 | 75 |
| Sep | 90 | 77 | 2.9 | 15 | 10.3 | 76 |
| Oct | 89 | 76 | 8.2 | 22 | 9.3 | 82 |
| Nov | 86 | 74 | 10.4 | 23 | 8.3 | 86 |
| Dec | 84 | 73 | 6.7 | 18 | 8.5 | 85 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 31, 2026
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