Polonnaruwa Weather in October

What's the weather like in Polonnaruwa (North Central) in October 2024?

The climate in Polonnaruwa during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

October is in the fall / autumn in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

Polonnaruwa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.2°C 88.1°F
Nightly temperature 23.5°C 74.2°F
Average temperature 27.3°C 81.1°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 257 mm 10.1 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 28.9°C 84.1°F
Humidity 77%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

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.

October temperatures in Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa average temperature in October

October rainfall

Polonnaruwa average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Polonnaruwa average rain in October

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Polonnaruwa in October 2024.

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Polonnaruwa weather stats

Polonnaruwa weather statistics
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
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