For those seeking warm weather, the ideal time to visit Anuradhapura is in March, April and May. During these months, temperatures typically soar to an average of 34.11 °C, and you'll find that March, February and April are the sunniest months, with an average of 59.38 hours of sunshine.
Conversely, if you favor cooler weather, consider planning your trip to Anuradhapura in January, February or March. During this period, you can expect an average temperature of 21.01 °C.
For travelers indifferent to temperature but keen to steer clear of rain, it’s wise to avoid visiting during January, February and March, when the average precipitation in Anuradhapura reaches 6.75 mm. Instead, consider the drier months of January, February and March, which feature significantly lower rainfall, averaging only 0 mm.