Temperatures in January
It's hot in January in Sigiriya 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 Sigiriya 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 Sigiriya 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 Sigiriya 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 94 mm of precipitation, spread over 10 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
The average precipitation chance is 33% 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 Sigiriya. 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.
Sigiriya in January |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 8°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 9°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 6°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
94 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 Sigiriya?
January is a great month to be in Sigiriya for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Sigiriya in January
With 33°C, Sigiriya hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in January 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 16°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in January in Sigiriya
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in January in Sigiriya, 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 Sigiriya
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in January for Sigiriya, 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 Sigiriya.
Daily UV Index in January in Sigiriya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Sigiriya, 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 Sigiriya Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in January in Sigiriya, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in January in Sigiriya Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in January in Sigiriya, 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 Sigiriya
Click on a specific day in January for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sigiriya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Sigiriya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sigiriya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
