Weather in August in Anuradhapura District
Planning a getaway to Anuradhapura District this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Anuradhapura District in August?
Anuradhapura District is a region in Sri Lanka. August in Anuradhapura District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Sigiriya. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Habarana with an average of 33 mm to moderate rainfall in Attikulama with 57 mm.For specific regional insights in Anuradhapura District for August, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Anuradhapura District climate page.
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What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District?
Sigiriya
In August Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Anuradhapura
In August Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Habarana
In August Habarana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mihintale
In August Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Habawewa
In August Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Anuradhapura District?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Sigiriya, August might be a good time to visit Anuradhapura District. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Anuradhapura District is in January, February and June with generally pleasant weather in Sigiriya. On the other hand, the months of April and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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