Best Time To Visit Anuradhapura > Weather, Season And Temperature

What is the best time to visit Anuradhapura?

May to September is the best time to visit Anuradhapura, which is the dry season. During this time, the weather is warm and sunny with minimal rainfall, making it ideal for exploring the ancient ruins and cultural sites scattered throughout the city. The shoulder seasons of February to April and October to November are considered good times to visit Anuradhapura. While there may be occasional rainfall, the weather is generally pleasant, and tourist crowds are fewer compared to the peak season. The off-season in Anuradhapura occurs during the wet months of December to January. Heavy rainfall is common during this time, making outdoor activities challenging and less enjoyable.

Tourists keep off from Anuradhapura in March, the start of spring. The weather is too warm and humid during this month. The temperature ranges between 95.5°F (35.3°C) and 90.7°F (32.6°C), which is too much for the tourists to visit the places in the country. June to August is the summer season in Anuradhapura, and the weather is warm with the least precipitation. Also, as July till September is the busiest time in the country, the places are crowded. September to November is the fall season, and the temperature ranges between 93.8°F (34.3°C) and 86°F (30°C). It rains significantly, and the weather is not too bad. December to February are the winter months, and the weather is pretty enjoyable for travelers. The highest temperature goes up to 32°C.

Weather in Anuradhapura

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Monthly Weather in Anuradhapura

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	31°/ 20°	1 days
February	33°/ 20°	0 days
March	36°/ 21°	2 days
April	36°/ 23°	18 days
May	35°/ 25°	7 days
June	34°/ 25°	2 days
July	34°/ 24°	2 days
August	31°/ 24°	5 days
September	32°/ 24°	9 days
October	30°/ 22°	30 days
November	31°/ 22°	23 days
December	29°/ 21°	15 days

Anuradhapura Travel Packages

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7 Days / 6 Nights

Heritage Sri Lanka Tour - Sigiriya, Dambulla, K...

Colombo(1N) → Anuradhapura(1N) → Sigiriya(1N) → Dambulla(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N)

$662/person

7 Days / 6 Nights

Ramayana Tour of Sri Lanka for 6 Nights

Colombo(0N) → Anuradhapura(2N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Kataragama(1N) → Colombo(1N)

$ 332

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$287/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

Cultural Trip to Sri Lanka - Visit to Temple of...

Negombo(1N) → Anuradhapura(1N) → Dambulla(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Galle(1N) → Colombo(1N)

$397/person

9 Days / 8 Nights

Magnificent 9 days in Sri Lanka

Anuradhapura(1N) → Polonnaruwa(1N) → Sigiriya(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Ella(1N) → Mirissa(1N) → Bentota(1N) → Colombo(0N)

$ 780

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$698/person

12 Days / 11 Nights

Complete Sri Lanka Holiday Package in 12 Days

Negombo(1N) → Anuradhapura(1N) → Sigiriya(1N) → Kandy(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(1N) → Ella(2N) → Udawalawe National Park(1N) → Mirissa(1N) → Galle(2N) → Negombo(1N)

$963/person

16 Days / 15 Nights

Sri Lanka Round Tours 15 Nights 16 days

Negombo(1N) → Anuradhapura(1N) → Sigiriya(2N) → Kandy(2N) → Adam's Peak(1N) → Nuwara Eliya(2N) → Ella(2N) → Yala National Park(1N) → Mirissa(2N) → Colombo(1N)

$ 939

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$782/person

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