Sigiriya

Anuradhapura District Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in February.

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Anuradhapura Sigiriya Habarana Mihintale

Are you planning a trip a to Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Anuradhapura District in February

Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. February in Anuradhapura District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Sigiriya. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

For specific regional insights in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Habawewa with an average of 48 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Sigiriya with 83 mm (3.3 in).

Explore Anuradhapura District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Anuradhapura District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Anuradhapura)

January30°C (86°F) February32°C (90°F) March35°C (95°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Anuradhapura District in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Anuradhapura District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Anuradhapura District

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Anuradhapura District (February)

Precipitation variation in Anuradhapura District (February)

Sigiriya

In February Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Sigiriya →

Anuradhapura

In February Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Anuradhapura →

Habarana

In February Habarana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
51 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Habarana →

Mihintale

In February Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Mihintale →

Habawewa

In February Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
64 mm (2.5 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Anuradhapura District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Sri Lanka was 8°C (46°F) in Nuwara Eliya on February 24, 2003.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Anuradhapura District in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Anuradhapura 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)
Sigiriya 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Habarana 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Mihintale 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Habawewa 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 48 mm (1.9 in)
Attikulama 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)

Anuradhapura District weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in February?

Expect tolerable weather across Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in February. The popular destination of Sigiriya averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 21°C (70°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in February?

Daytime temperatures in Sigiriya peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in February, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in February?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka during February, with Sigiriya averaging close to 83 mm (3.3 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Sigiriya. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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