When is the best time to go to Polonnaruwa
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Polonnaruwa
Polonnaruwa weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Polonnaruwa are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 130mm | 7.3hrs | 12.5hrs |
Hot, humid and wet weather often prevails in Polonnaruwa during the month of January
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Polonnaruwa, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Polonnaruwa and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 130mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Polonnaruwa weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 100mm | 8.2hrs | 12.6hrs |
February in Polonnaruwa is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Polonnaruwa, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 100mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Polonnaruwa weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 84mm | 9hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Polonnaruwa is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Polonnaruwa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
Polonnaruwa weather in March »
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 150mm | 8.4hrs | 13hrs |
Polonnaruwa's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Polonnaruwa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
April is in the spring in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 150mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
Polonnaruwa weather in April »
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 91mm | 7.1hrs | 13.2hrs |
May is a a little damp, humid month in Polonnaruwa and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Polonnaruwa.
May is in the spring in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 54mm | 6.7hrs | 12.5hrs |
Polonnaruwa's weather in June is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Polonnaruwa, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 70mm | 6.5hrs | 12.6hrs |
July in Polonnaruwa is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Polonnaruwa.
July is in the summer in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 70mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 73mm | 7.1hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Polonnaruwa is characteristically very hot, humid and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Polonnaruwa.
August is in the summer in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Polonnaruwa weather in August »
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 98mm | 6.8hrs | 13hrs |
Polonnaruwa's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and a little damp in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Polonnaruwa.
September is in the fall / autumn in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 98mm 3.9 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
Polonnaruwa weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 257mm | 6.7hrs | 13.2hrs |
October is a very wet, humid month in Polonnaruwa and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Polonnaruwa for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.
Polonnaruwa weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 309mm | 6.2hrs | 12.5hrs |
Polonnaruwa's weather in November is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Polonnaruwa, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 309mm 12.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.
Polonnaruwa weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 290mm | 6.3hrs | 12.6hrs |
December in Polonnaruwa is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Polonnaruwa, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Polonnaruwa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 290mm 11.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Polonnaruwa weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.6°C 90.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 54mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 309mm 12.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | April | 29.9°C 85.8°F |
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