Anuradhapura Weather in April

What's the weather like in Anuradhapura (North Central) in April 2024?

The climate in Anuradhapura during April can be summarized as very hot, humid and wet.

April is in the spring in Anuradhapura and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

Anuradhapura weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.9°C 91.2°F
Nightly temperature 24.7°C 76.5°F
Average temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Daily sunshine 8.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 146 mm 5.7 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 29.9°C 85.9°F
Humidity 75%
Windspeed 7.9kph 5 mph

On average April is the 4th wettest month of the year in Anuradhapura with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

April temperatures in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura average temperature in April

April rainfall

Anuradhapura average rain in April

April hourly sunshine

Anuradhapura average rain in April

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Anuradhapura in April 2024.

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Anuradhapura weather stats

Anuradhapura weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: June 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: March 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 28.9°C 84°F
Wettest month: November 261mm 10.3ins
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