When to go · Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura in November

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rains).

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C); average high / low
Rain days: 16
Crowds: Low; Sri Lanka overall
Prices: Low; Sri Lanka overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Anuradhapura

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rains).

November is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AnuradhapuraHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 73 °F (23 °C), rain on about 16 days
Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka · Sigiriya, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwarainy
Dry zone: hot and dusty in April–May; the north-east monsoon rains fall October–January.

Sri Lanka overall: North-east monsoon arrives in the east and north; south-west starts drying late in the month.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Anuradhapura, side by side.

First month

Second month

November: Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rains).

January: Inside Anuradhapura's best window: Jan–Apr, and again Jun–Sep.

Anuradhapura: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.