When is the best time to go to Anuradhapura?
When is the best time to go to Anuradhapura? Here's some information to help you in your decision:
- The best months for good weather in Anuradhapura are February, March, May, June, July, August and September
- On average, the warmest months are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October
- The rainiest months are October and November
For full information about the climate and weather in Anuradhapura a specific month, click on the corresponding line below:
| Month | Average temp. | Rainfall | Our opinion | View Details | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 
| 24°C/30°C | 74mm | tolerable weather | Anuradhapura in january |
| February | 
| 24°C/32°C | 75mm | good weather | Anuradhapura in february |
| March |
| 26°C/35°C | 117mm | good weather | Anuradhapura in march |
| April |
| 27°C/35°C | 209mm | tolerable weather | Anuradhapura in april |
| May |
| 27°C/34°C | 144mm | good weather | Anuradhapura in may |
| June | 
| 27°C/33°C | 37mm | good weather | Anuradhapura in june |
| July |
| 28°C/33°C | 47mm | good weather | Anuradhapura in july |
| August |
| 27°C/33°C | 77mm | good weather | Anuradhapura in august |
| September |
| 27°C/34°C | 131mm | good weather | Anuradhapura in september |
| October |
| 26°C/33°C | 256mm | tolerable weather | Anuradhapura in october |
| November |
| 26°C/31°C | 284mm | tolerable weather | Anuradhapura in november |
| December |
| 25°C/30°C | 194mm | tolerable weather | Anuradhapura in december |
Weather and climate in Anuradhapura
- In the month of january the climate is correct. The record temperature this month is 34°C and it rains about 37% of the time in january.
- From february to march the climate is beautiful. At lunchtime, it's 35°C in average and, in march, 13 days of rain are expected.
- In april the climate is correct. It is for example 35°C as maximum temperature in april and you can expect to have 209mm of rainfall/month during this period.
- Between the months of may and september the climate is good. At lunchtime, it's 33°C in average.
- From october to december the climate is just OK. At lunchtime, it's 30°C in average and, in december, 20 days of rain are expected.
Chart: temperature and rainfall in Anuradhapura
The chart below allows you to look at the following seasonal norms for the city of Anuradhapura: minimum and maximum temperatures, and the monthly volume of precipitation for each month of the year.
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