Sigiriya

Anuradhapura District Weather in September

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

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Anuradhapura Sigiriya Habarana Mihintale

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

What to Expect in Anuradhapura District in September

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Habarana with an average of 51 mm (2 in) to moderate rainfall in Pahala Maragahawewa with 80 mm (3.1 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 September

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

Temperature range in Anuradhapura District (September)

Precipitation variation in Anuradhapura District (September)

Sigiriya

In September Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
37 mm (1.5 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Sigiriya →

Anuradhapura

In September Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Anuradhapura →

Habarana

In September Habarana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
51 mm (2 in)
174 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Habarana →

Mihintale

In September Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
55 mm (2.2 in)
75 mm (3 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Mihintale →

Habawewa

In September Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
48 mm (1.9 in)
76 mm (3 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Anuradhapura 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Sigiriya 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Habarana 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Mihintale 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Habawewa 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Attikulama 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)

Anuradhapura District weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka typically experiences poor weather in September, part of the season. Daytime highs in Sigiriya average around 34°C (93°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Sigiriya averages a daytime maximum of 34°C (93°F) in September, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

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

September is on the drier side in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka. Sigiriya averages only about 57 mm (2.2 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Sigiriya. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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