Anuradhapura weather in December
December in Anuradhapura: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Anuradhapura · #393 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anuradhapura climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Rainfall | 186 mm / 7.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 21 days | |
| Humidity | 86% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 42 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anuradhapura in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Anuradhapura?
- December in Anuradhapura: hot, soaked, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Anuradhapura on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Anuradhapura in December?
- In December, Anuradhapura averages a daily high of 28.2°C and a low of 22.6°C, with about 185.6 mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anuradhapura in December?
- Anuradhapura has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 42 in December.