Best time to visit Anuradhapura

Q: When is the best time to visit Anuradhapura?

The best time to visit Anuradhapura is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Anuradhapura?

The hottest time of year in Anuradhapura is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Anuradhapura?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Anuradhapura with 260mm on average. There are normally 15 days in November with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Anuradhapura?

The sunniest time of year in Anuradhapura is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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When is the best time to visit Anuradhapura?

The best time to visit Anuradhapura is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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4
Jan
3.5
Feb
3.5
Mar
2.5
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
2.5
Aug
2
Sep
2.5
Oct
3
Nov
3.5
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

84
Jan
88
Feb
90
Mar
91
Apr
91
May
90
Jun
90
Jul
90
Aug
90
Sep
88
Oct
86
Nov
84
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
8
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
6
Jun
6
Jul
7
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Anuradhapura?

The hottest time of year in Anuradhapura is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 91°F with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Anuradhapura?

In terms of rainfall, November is usually the wettest month in Anuradhapura with 10.2 inches on average. There are normally 15 days in November with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Anuradhapura?

The sunniest time of year in Anuradhapura is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 71% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.