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Sri LankaThe weather in January in Sigiriya
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.
January is a good month to be in Sigiriya for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 33°C in 2016, Sigiriya reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 25°C in 2017. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 16°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 94 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Northeast.
Daily weather in January for Sigiriya
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sigiriya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Sigiriya | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 30°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 31°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 94 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Sigiriya with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 23°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 31°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Sigiriya is around 31°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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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.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Sigiriya
Temperature in January in Sigiriya over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Sigiriya, Sri Lanka. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Sigiriya
Total precipitation in January in Sigiriya over the years
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.
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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.