Anuradhapura weather in October (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Anuradhapura this October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Anuradhapura includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 33°C. At night, they generally drop to 24°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Anuradhapura in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 13 days will see rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer 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 October

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in October

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Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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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