Weather in Anuradhapura - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Anuradhapura

today☁️ 33°night 26°

Sun☁️ 35°night 26°

Mon☁️ 34°night 26°

Tue☁️ 34°night 26°

Wed☁️ 35°night 26°

Thu☁️ 34°night 26°

Fri☁️ 33°💧 0.1 mm

Sat🌧️ 33°💧 1.1 mm

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Anuradhapura, the forecast high is 35°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 32°C to 35°C, so it will be warmer than usual. It is warmer than 78% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

33°Cnear normal

usually 32°C–35°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: lighter than usual

Sunday 6 Sept

35°Cwarmer than usual

usually 32°C–35°C

warmer than 78% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical

Monday 7 Sept

34°Cnear normal

usually 32°C–35°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical

Tuesday 8 Sept

34°Cwarmer than usual

usually 32°C–35°C

warmer than 73% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: exceptionally dry wind: typical

Wednesday 9 Sept

35°Cwarmer than usual

usually 32°C–35°C

warmer than 77% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: typical

Thursday 10 Sept

34°Cnear normal

usually 32°C–35°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: less rain than usual wind: typical

Friday 11 Sept

33°Cnear normal

usually 32°C–35°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 33°C by day. The coolest year was 2013 (31°C) and the warmest was 1987 (37°C). The current forecast averages 34°C - higher than in 71% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Anuradhapura

Saturday5 September 2026

☁️33°broken clouds

sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:14 · night 26° · evening 30° · humidity 50% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 62%

Sunday6 September 2026

☁️35°overcast clouds

sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:14 · night 26° · evening 31° · humidity 42% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 100%

Monday7 September 2026

☁️34°overcast clouds

sunrise 06:00 · sunset 18:13 · night 26° · evening 31° · humidity 43% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 98%

Tuesday8 September 2026

☁️34°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:13 · night 26° · evening 29° · humidity 42% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 100%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☁️35°broken clouds

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:12 · night 26° · evening 30° · humidity 40% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 60%

Thursday10 September 2026

☁️34°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:12 · night 26° · evening 30° · humidity 45% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 99%

Friday11 September 2026

☁️33°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:11 · night 26° · evening 30° · rain 0.12 mm · humidity 49% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 100%

Saturday12 September 2026

🌧️33°light rain

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:11 · night 26° · evening 30° · rain 1.08 mm · humidity 49% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%

Sunday13 September 2026

☁️31°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:10 · night 26° · evening 29° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 53% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 100%

Monday14 September 2026

🌧️34°light rain

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:09 · night 26° · evening 30° · rain 0.6 mm · humidity 43% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 99%

Tuesday15 September 2026

🌧️33°light rain

sunrise 05:59 · sunset 18:09 · night 26° · evening 28° · rain 0.51 mm · humidity 43% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 49%

Wednesday16 September 2026

🌧️34°light rain

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:08 · night 27° · evening 29° · rain 0.21 mm · humidity 42% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 96%

Thursday17 September 2026

☁️34°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:08 · night 27° · evening 29° · humidity 44% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 87%

Friday18 September 2026

☁️34°broken clouds

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:07 · night 27° · evening 30° · humidity 44% · wind 10 m/s · clouds 77%

Saturday19 September 2026

☁️34°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:06 · night 27° · evening 29° · humidity 43% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 100%

Sunday20 September 2026

☁️35°overcast clouds

sunrise 05:58 · sunset 18:06 · night 27° · evening 30° · humidity 42% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 90%

UV index in Anuradhapura - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Anuradhapura is 9 (very high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 50, long sleeves and shade between 10:00 and 16:00.

Upcoming public holidays in Sri Lanka: Binara Full Moon Poya Day — 26 September · Vap Full Moon Poya Day — 25 October · Deepavali — 8 November. Full calendar and travel notes

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FAQ - Anuradhapura weather

What is the weather like in Anuradhapura today?

Today it is about 33° during the day and 26° at night, broken clouds.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Anuradhapura?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.