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Anuradhapura weather in April (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Anuradhapura in April? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In April, Anuradhapura tends to experience very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 35°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Anuradhapura in April usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 127 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 9 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Anuradhapura. January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Anuradhapura climate page with graphs.

 

Anuradhapura, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 35°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 29%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 127 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in April

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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