Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Anuradhapura with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 23°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Anuradhapura in January. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of January
The month of January starts in Anuradhapura with hot temperatures, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights close to 23°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-January
By mid-January, the average daytime temperature rises to around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Anuradhapura will be around 31°C, with nights close to 22°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
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Precipitation in January
In January, there is an average of 90 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The average precipitation chance is 32% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in January for Anuradhapura. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Anuradhapura in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
90 mm | 58 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
10 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is January a good time to visit Anuradhapura?
January is a great month to be in Anuradhapura for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Anuradhapura in January
With 33°C, Anuradhapura hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2019. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2021. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 17°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Anuradhapura
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Anuradhapura, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in January in Anuradhapura
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Anuradhapura, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for January, you can expect around 10 days of rain in Anuradhapura.
Daily UV Index in January in Anuradhapura
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Anuradhapura, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in January in Anuradhapura Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Anuradhapura, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Anuradhapura Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Anuradhapura, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in January for Anuradhapura
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Anuradhapura. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Anuradhapura by Month
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