Anuradhapura weather in August
August in Anuradhapura: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Anuradhapura · #433 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 68/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anuradhapura climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 67 mm / 2.6 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 75% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 23 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 38 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anuradhapura in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Anuradhapura?
- August in Anuradhapura: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Anuradhapura on SeasonMap's comfort score (68/100).
- What is the weather like in Anuradhapura in August?
- In August, Anuradhapura averages a daily high of 31.6°C and a low of 24.7°C, with about 67.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anuradhapura in August?
- Anuradhapura has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in August.