Anuradhapura weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 24°C (76°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep, Jan–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Anuradhapura, North Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 50%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–Sep, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Dec
About Anuradhapura weather
Is it raining in Anuradhapura right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 24° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Anuradhapura this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Anuradhapura lately?
In the past 7 days, Anuradhapura had 5 rainy days and 135.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Anuradhapura?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Anuradhapura weather by month
When is the best time to visit Anuradhapura?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Anuradhapura is May–Sep, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Dec tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in December to 33°C (92°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Anuradhapura?
November is the wettest month, with about 279 mm (11.0 in) of rain on average. June is the driest, with about 24 mm (0.9 in).
What is the hottest month in Anuradhapura?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (92°F) and lows of 24°C (74°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 22°C (71°F).
Does Anuradhapura have a rainy season?
Yes. Oct–Dec is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Jun–Aug is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months