Weather in October in Anuradhapura District
Planning a getaway to Anuradhapura District this October 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 October?
Anuradhapura District is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Anuradhapura District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Sigiriya. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Habarana with an average of 174 mm to heavy rainfall in Pahala Maragahawewa with 202 mm.For specific regional insights in Anuradhapura District for October, 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 October for the 5 most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District?
Sigiriya
In October Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Anuradhapura
In October Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Habarana
In October Habarana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mihintale
In October Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Habawewa
In October Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Anuradhapura District, in Sri Lanka.
Is October the best time to visit Anuradhapura District?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Anuradhapura District with often unpleasant weather in Sigiriya.
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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