Best year time to visit Anuradhapura

General weather information about Anuradhapura

Average annual temperature is 26.7 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 37.2 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: 18.4 °C

Number of sunny days: 80 days

Number of rainy days: 285 days

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* Weather data for Anuradhapura Sri Lanka is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Anuradhapura air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)29.331.334.335.734.133.836.837.234.433.831.631.2
Average daytime temperature (°C)28.329.731.733.531.832.532.935.132.431.430.029.0
Average temperature (°C)24.024.926.627.727.628.228.228.827.326.225.425.4
Average night temperature (°C)20.921.523.224.225.025.425.225.024.323.423.123.1
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)18.419.722.022.923.824.124.324.323.322.422.422.5

Anuradhapura monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)11.011.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.0
Daylight mean duration (h)11.711.912.112.312.512.612.612.412.211.911.711.6
Daylight minimum duration (h)11.011.011.012.012.012.012.012.012.011.011.011.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)9.29.910.710.28.810.69.410.99.58.77.17.8
Precipitation (mm)801208213813023376381298529277
Sunny days161378778120101
Rainy days151524222423231930303030
Snow days000000000000

Best time to visit Anuradhapura:

The largest precipitation sum in Anuradhapura is at

  • October — 298(mm)
  • November — 529(mm)
  • December — 277(mm)
  • Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Anuradhapura?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Anuradhapura.
    What is the weather like in Anuradhapura?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Anuradhapura by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Anuradhapura have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Anuradhapura throughout the year.