Climate and Weather of Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka

In Sri Lanka you have several regions, one of which is called Anuradhapura District. The most popular city in this region is Sigiriya, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in Anuradhapura District. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Anuradhapura District, especially in Sigiriya, temperatures remain consistently high year-round, with average maximums never dropping below 29°C.

Anuradhapura District reaches its peak temperature in April, hitting 35°C, while January brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 29°C.

The peak heat season generally takes place in April, May and September.

When it comes to rainfall, Anuradhapura District sees significant variations throughout the year. November tends to be the wettest, receiving 245 mm of rain, while June is much drier with just 28 mm. Travelers should note that the rainy season falls during November and December, bringing substantial precipitation ranging from 201 mm to 245 mm monthly.

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.