Anuradhapura Weather in September

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Anuradhapura and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

Anuradhapura weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.1°C 89.8°F
Nightly temperature 24.5°C 76.1°F
Average temperature 28.3°C 82.9°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 64 mm 2.5 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 28.4°C 83.1°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average September is the 5th driest month of the year in Anuradhapura with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

September temperatures in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura average temperature in September

September rainfall

Anuradhapura average rain in September

September hourly sunshine

Anuradhapura average rain in September

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 September 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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