What’s the climate like in Anuradhapura?
The current climate of Anuradhapura features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 35°C during the day to lows of 30°C. The average yearly temperature is around 33°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 21°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Anuradhapura in recent years was 40°C in April 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 23°C in December 2022.
On average, Anuradhapura receives 1819 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Anuradhapura?
The best time to visit Anuradhapura for sunny weather is January through March and June through August. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Anuradhapura. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Anuradhapura
The climate table of Anuradhapura shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 22 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 90 | 93 | 57 | 206 | 229 | 25 | 45 | 81 | 121 | 259 | 356 | 257 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 33°C
- Highest temperature: 35°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 30°C in January and December
- Precipitation: 1819 mm per year, averaging 152 mm per month
- Driest months: 25 mm in June, 45 mm in July and 57 mm in March
- Wettest months: 356 mm in November, 259 mm in October and 257 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Anuradhapura
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Anuradhapura
This graph shows how much precipitation Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Anuradhapura
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Anuradhapura
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Anuradhapura
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Anuradhapura by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Anuradhapura. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
