When to go · Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura in October

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

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 14
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).

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

AnuradhapuraHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 14 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 14 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: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.

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

First month

Second month

October: 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.