Sigiriya

Anuradhapura District Weather in October

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

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Anuradhapura Sigiriya Habarana Mihintale

Considering a trip to Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Anuradhapura District in October

Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka 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 (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Habarana with an average of 174 mm (6.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Pahala Maragahawewa with 202 mm (8 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 October

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 October for some of the most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Anuradhapura District (October)

Precipitation variation in Anuradhapura District (October)

Sigiriya

In October Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sigiriya →

Anuradhapura

In October Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Anuradhapura →

Habarana

In October Habarana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
51 mm (2 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
poor
Climate in Habarana →

Mihintale

In October Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Mihintale →

Habawewa

In October Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Anuradhapura 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Sigiriya 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Habarana 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 174 mm (6.9 in)
Mihintale 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 196 mm (7.7 in)
Habawewa 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Attikulama 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 201 mm (7.9 in)

Anuradhapura District weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

October in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka brings poor weather. In Sigiriya, daytime temperatures are typically around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

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

Sigiriya averages a daytime maximum of 33°C (91°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

Rainfall in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka peaks during October. Sigiriya averages roughly 186 mm (7.3 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka with often unpleasant weather in Sigiriya.

On average, the best time to visit Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka is in January with generally pleasant weather in Sigiriya. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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