Anuradhapura Weather in October
What's the weather like in Anuradhapura (North Central) in October 2025?
The climate in Anuradhapura during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Anuradhapura and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.1°C 87.9°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23.8°C 74.8°F |
| Average temperature | 27.4°C 81.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 247 mm 9.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Anuradhapura with around 247mm 9.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Anuradhapura
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
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 October 2025.
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Anuradhapura weather stats
| 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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