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Anuradhapura Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Anuradhapura (Anuradhapura District), Sri Lanka. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Forecast for Anuradhapura

Sat   Nov 02
32°C | 23°C
N 4 km/h
7.4 mm
broken clouds and rain

broken clouds and rain

Sun   Nov 03
33°C | 22°C
NE 7 km/h
8 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

Mon   Nov 04
31°C | 23°C
NE 7 km/h
15 mm
broken clouds and thunder

broken clouds and thunder

The best time of year to visit Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka

The best time to visit is during the drier months: June and July.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which months have the greatest rainfall in Anuradhapura?
    Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in October, November and December.
  • Which is the hottest month in Anuradhapura?
    March has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in Anuradhapura?
    The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Anuradhapura?
    November tops the wettest month list with 240 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Anuradhapura?
    July is the driest month with 42 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.