Anuradhapura weather in October
October in Anuradhapura: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit.
#11 of 12 months in Anuradhapura · #546 of 604 destinations to visit in October · comfort 58/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anuradhapura climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 237 mm / 9.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 24 days | |
| Humidity | 85% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 37 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anuradhapura in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Anuradhapura?
- October in Anuradhapura: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a fair time to visit. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Anuradhapura on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
- What is the weather like in Anuradhapura in October?
- In October, Anuradhapura averages a daily high of 30.1°C and a low of 23.8°C, with about 236.8 mm of rain over roughly 23.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anuradhapura in October?
- Anuradhapura has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 37 in October.