Anuradhapura Temperature by Month

The average annual maximum temperature in Anuradhapura, Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka is 33°C (91°F), with little variation between seasons. This page covers monthly averages, day-night differences, and how Anuradhapura compares to cities worldwide.

Anuradhapura enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 30°C (86°F) in December to a very hot 35°C (95°F) in March. Nights are consistently cool, with lows between 24°C (75°F) and 22°C (72°F).

The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Anuradhapura by month:

The coldest point of the day usually falls between 4 AM and 6 AM, with temperatures peaking around 3 PM.

The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:

Anuradhapura's average annual maximum temperature is 33°C (91°F). To put that in context, here's how it compares to a few well-known destinations:

Athens, Greece sits at 23°C (73°F) on average, with hot dry summers and mild winters characteristic of the Mediterranean.

On the cooler end, Oslo, Norway averages just 10°C (50°F) annually, with pleasant summers but long, cold winters.

Beijing, China averages 20°C (68°F) annually, but with big seasonal swings, very cold winters and hot summers.

Perth, Australia averages 25°C (77°F) annually, with a classic Mediterranean climate, hot dry summers and mild wet winters.

Climate temperature data is typically calculated as a 30-year average. This smooths out year-to-year variability and gives a more reliable picture of what a place is actually like, rather than what happened in any single unusual year.

The readings come from a range of sources, land-based weather stations, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. That data is collected by weather services around the world, then pooled, quality-checked, and averaged to produce the climate records you see here.

Global average temperatures have risen by around 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era, and the effects are visible across many regions. Winters are milder on average, with fewer frost days and less snow in many parts of the world. Heatwaves are more frequent and more intense, and Europe's summers of 2018, 2019, and 2020 all set records.

Summers are also getting drier in some areas, while winter rainfall has increased in others. This contributies to higher river levels and more flooding. In many countries, spring arrives earlier and autumn lasts longer. It has knock-on effects for wildlife, agriculture, and local ecosystems.

For more on Anuradhapura's weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity, visit our Anuradhapura climate page.