Anuradhapura weather in September
September in Anuradhapura: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Anuradhapura · #445 of 604 destinations to visit in September · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anuradhapura climate normals — September
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 80 mm / 3.1 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.2 h | |
| Wind | 22 km/h / 14 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 27 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anuradhapura in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Anuradhapura?
- September in Anuradhapura: sweltering, a little rain, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Anuradhapura on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Anuradhapura in September?
- In September, Anuradhapura averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 79.6 mm of rain over roughly 17.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anuradhapura in September?
- Anuradhapura has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 27 in September.