Best time to visit Polonnaruwa

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When is the best time to visit Polonnaruwa?

The best time to visit Polonnaruwa is January based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Polonnaruwa29
    Jan
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Polonnaruwa31
    Feb
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Polonnaruwa32
    Mar
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Polonnaruwa33
    Apr
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Polonnaruwa33
    May
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Polonnaruwa33
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Polonnaruwa32
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Polonnaruwa32
    Aug
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Polonnaruwa32
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Polonnaruwa31
    Oct
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Polonnaruwa30
    Nov
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Polonnaruwa29
    Dec

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The weather guide for Sri Lanka (Polonnaruwa) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Polonnaruwa?

The hottest time of year in Polonnaruwa is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Polonnaruwa?

In terms of rainfall, December is usually the wettest month in Polonnaruwa with 322mm on average. There are normally 14 days in December with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Polonnaruwa?

The sunniest time of year in Polonnaruwa is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

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