When to visit
Polonnaruwa?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Polonnaruwa
North Central Province · Sri Lanka

The best weather in Polonnaruwa is from February, June, July.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
77

Excellent climate

🌡Hot & dry

Temperature
27–34°C
Hot nights — A/C advised
Feels like
29–37°C
Muggy
Precipitation
21mm
Light rain · 4 days
Sunshine
8.0h
Overcast
Humidity (%)
66%
Muggy
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score747667565477777569444154
ClimateHumidHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainyHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & dryHot & rainyHot & rainyHot & rainy
Temperature22–29°C22–30°C23–32°C25–34°C26–34°C27–34°C26–35°C26–34°C26–34°C24–32°C23–30°C23–29°C
Feels like26–33°C26–34°C28–37°C30–40°C30–39°C29–37°C29–37°C28–37°C29–37°C28–37°C28–35°C27–33°C
Precipitation130mm
18 days
78mm
15 days
71mm
10 days
93mm
10 days
143mm
10 days
21mm
4 days
33mm
4 days
42mm
6 days
79mm
7 days
247mm
19 days
350mm
28 days
243mm
26 days
Sunshine8.7h
☀︎ 74%
10.1h
☀︎ 85%
10.7h
☀︎ 89%
10.8h
☀︎ 88%
7.9h
☀︎ 63%
8.0h
☀︎ 63%
7.7h
☀︎ 62%
7.8h
☀︎ 63%
7.9h
☀︎ 65%
6.8h
☀︎ 57%
5.5h
☀︎ 47%
6.7h
☀︎ 58%
WindNE · 14 km/hE · 15 km/hE · 14 km/hSE · 13 km/hSW · 18 km/hW · 25 km/hW · 25 km/hW · 24 km/hW · 22 km/hW · 16 km/hNE · 13 km/hNE · 14 km/h
Humidity (%)83%81%78%76%74%66%64%64%67%78%87%86%
Day length11.7h11.9h12.1h12.3h12.5h12.6h12.5h12.4h12.2h11.9h11.8h11.7h

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Polonnaruwa?

The best time to visit Polonnaruwa is September, June, July, March, February, August, January, with temperatures between 22 °C and 35 °C. The best month is September. September is low season.

What is the weather like in Polonnaruwa?

Polonnaruwa has a Tropical climate with an overall score of 6.4/10. Annual temperatures range from 22 °C to 35 °C.

What is the hottest month in Polonnaruwa?

The hottest month in Polonnaruwa is July, with average highs of 35 °C and lows of 26 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Polonnaruwa?

The rainiest month in Polonnaruwa is November, with an average of 350 mm of precipitation.