Anuradhapura weather in January
January in Anuradhapura: hot, rainy, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Anuradhapura · #241 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anuradhapura climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 29°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 84 mm / 3.3 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 81% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anuradhapura in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Anuradhapura?
- January in Anuradhapura: hot, rainy, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Anuradhapura on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Anuradhapura in January?
- In January, Anuradhapura averages a daily high of 28.5°C and a low of 21.5°C, with about 83.7 mm of rain over roughly 11.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anuradhapura in January?
- Anuradhapura has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in January.