Anuradhapura Weather in February

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

The climate in Anuradhapura during February can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.

February is in the winter in Anuradhapura and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

Anuradhapura weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 30.7°C 87.3°F
Nightly temperature 22.3°C 72.1°F
Average temperature 26.5°C 79.7°F
Daily sunshine 8.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 54 mm 2.1 ins
Rainy days 4 days
Sea temperature 27.7°C 81.8°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 10.8kph 7 mph

On average February is the 4th driest month of the year in Anuradhapura with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura average temperature in February

February rainfall

Anuradhapura average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Anuradhapura average rain in February

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 February 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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