Polonnaruwa in january: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Polonnaruwa in january 2025
The weather in Polonnaruwa in january comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout january
good weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
76°F
Partly Cloudy
43% of time
24%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
32%
15%
11%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
18%
18%
17%
Weather at 3am
70°F
68%
17%
5%
4%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Polonnaruwa in january
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Polonnaruwa in january.
The climate of Polonnaruwa in january is good
the weather in Polonnaruwa in january is wet (with 6.8in of rainfall over 7 days). This is better than the previous month since in december it receives an average of 10.1in of rainfall over 12 days.
The climate quite comfortable in this location january. Temperatures are up to 85°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 76°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in january in Polonnaruwa is 81°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Polonnaruwa in the month of january with a maximum record of 92°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 67°F in 2020. You can expect to have about 12 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 39 of time.
On average, in Polonnaruwa, the days of january last 11:43. The sun rises at 06:24 and sets at 18:07.
With a good climate, january is recommended to go there in Sri Lanka.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Polonnaruwa in january
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of january.
| January | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 67°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 12 day(s) (39%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 76°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 21.9in (2021) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 84% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.34km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 10 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 06:24 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:07 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:43 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in january | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last january?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Polonnaruwa in january 2024:
72°F to 83°F
72°F to 81°F
72°F to 83°F
70°F to 86°F
72°F to 86°F
74°F to 85°F
72°F to 86°F
74°F to 83°F
74°F to 77°F
74°F to 76°F
72°F to 79°F
74°F to 85°F
74°F to 83°F
70°F to 85°F
67°F to 85°F
65°F to 83°F
67°F to 86°F
72°F to 86°F
72°F to 86°F
72°F to 85°F
72°F to 88°F
72°F to 86°F
68°F to 86°F
67°F to 88°F
67°F to 88°F
67°F to 86°F
68°F to 85°F
70°F to 85°F
74°F to 85°F
72°F to 83°F
72°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in january
Cities near Polonnaruwa:
| Maduru Oya National Park in january | tolerable weather |
| Dambulla in january | good weather |
| Vakarai in january | tolerable weather |
| Kalkudah in january | tolerable weather |
| Matale in january | good weather |
| Trincomalee in january | good weather |
| Batticaloa in january | tolerable weather |
| Uppuveli in january | good weather |
| Navalady in january | tolerable weather |
| Anuradhapura in january | good weather |
| Kallady Beach in january | tolerable weather |
| Kandy in january | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in january.
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Weather data for Polonnaruwa in january:
Weather data for Polonnaruwa for january are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Polonnaruwa. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Polonnaruwa can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Polonnaruwa.