Temperature
Warm by day, mild at night.
82°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Sigiriya
Sri Lanka · Asia
Warm days and some sun.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
82°F
Lows around 69°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
9.5 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 15 wet days, more than in most months.
48%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
9.3 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
90%January Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 83° and nights feel near 74°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
29%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
6 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 79°F, easing to about 76°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning75°F
Feels 80°F
Rain29%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityLow
Midday80°F
Feels 83°F
Rain43%
Cloud78%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon79°F
Feels 82°F
Rain41%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening75°F
Feels 79°F
Rain22%
Cloud63%
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 | 82 | 69 | 4.3 | 15 | 9.3 | 84 |
| Feb | 84 | 69 | 2.6 | 11 | 10.5 | 81 |
| Mar | 89 | 71 | 2.0 | 9 | 11.1 | 76 |
| Apr | 91 | 74 | 3.9 | 14 | 10.7 | 75 |
| May | 90 | 76 | 2.6 | 9 | 10.9 | 74 |
| Jun | 89 | 76 | 0.7 | 5 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Jul | 90 | 76 | 1.0 | 5 | 10.8 | 70 |
| Aug | 90 | 75 | 1.2 | 5 | 10.8 | 70 |
| Sep | 90 | 75 | 1.6 | 8 | 10.4 | 71 |
| Oct | 88 | 73 | 6.7 | 18 | 9.4 | 77 |
| Nov | 84 | 72 | 9.9 | 23 | 8.1 | 85 |
| Dec | 82 | 70 | 7.5 | 21 | 8.1 | 86 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
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