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Polonnaruwa in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Polonnaruwa in January 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether January is a good month to travel to Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

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Polonnaruwa in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Polonnaruwa in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 24°C Max 29°C 171 mm 7 day(s) 83% 48% UV 6 9.9 h/day
Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:24 18:07
Hourly weather

Average weather in Polonnaruwa in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Polonnaruwa in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Polonnaruwa in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Polonnaruwa in January.

Temperatures and rain in Polonnaruwa in January

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in January.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of January is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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About the climate in Polonnaruwa in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Polonnaruwa in January

Check the seasonal normals in Polonnaruwa in January and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 26.7°C 26.4°C 27.6°C
Maximum temperature 28.9°C 28.9°C 30.9°C
Minimum temperature 24.5°C 23.8°C 24.4°C
Record maximum temperature 34.0°C
(2016)
33.0°C
(2016)
37.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature 19.0°C
(2021)
19.0°C
(2020)
19.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 13 day(s)
(42%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
22 day(s)
(76%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
28 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 16 km/h 17 km/h
Wind temperature 24.5°C 23.8°C 24.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 240.8 mm 171.3 mm 96.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 23 day(s)
(74%)
17 day(s)
(55%)
14 day(s)
(48%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 12 day(s)
(37%)
7 day(s)
(24%)
5 day(s)
(18%)
Record precipitation in one day 195.1 mm
(2020)
555.2 mm
(2021)
116.4 mm
(2011)
Other weather data
Humidity 85% 83% 80%
Visibility 7.7 km 7.3 km 7.5 km
Cloud cover 53% 48% 39%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 7h 10h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h11 06h24 06h24
Sunset time 17h51 18h07 18h16
Day length 11h40 11h43 11h52
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Polonnaruwa in January?

Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesGastronomy
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Polonnaruwa in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Polonnaruwa in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
22°C26°C2.2 mm
2
Cloudy
22°C28°C0.0 mm
3
Overcast
21°C28°C0.0 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
20°C28°C0.0 mm
5
Partly Cloudy
20°C28°C0.0 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
19°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
19°C29°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
21°C29°C0.0 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C1.1 mm
10
Light rain shower
22°C27°C2.3 mm
11
Light rain
22°C25°C3.5 mm
12
Light drizzle
23°C24°C12.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.7 mm
14
Moderate rain
22°C23°C22.8 mm
15
Light rain
22°C23°C2.3 mm
16
Light rain shower
22°C27°C2.6 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.1 mm
18
Light rain shower
22°C25°C2.8 mm
19
Light rain shower
22°C24°C20.1 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C1.0 mm
21
Light rain shower
21°C28°C1.7 mm
22
Light rain shower
22°C26°C1.6 mm
23
Cloudy
21°C29°C0.0 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
21°C30°C0.3 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C0.3 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.0 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
20°C29°C0.0 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
20°C28°C0.0 mm
29
Light rain
21°C23°C5.6 mm
30
Light rain shower
23°C29°C1.6 mm
31
Light rain shower
22°C30°C0.4 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Polonnaruwa in January: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Polonnaruwa in January, which places this month 1st out of 12.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 171 mm of precipitation spread over 7 rainy days.

Expect about 9.9 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 62/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Polonnaruwa are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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