Polonnaruwa

What is the climate like in Polonnaruwa?

The best time to visit Polonnaruwa is typically June – August, with trip comfort peaking in February (7.1/10). Polonnaruwa is warmest in August, when daily highs average 95°F (35°C), and coolest in January, when lows fall to about 71°F (22°C). The wettest month is typically November and the driest is June; the year sees roughly 53 in (1341 mm) of precipitation.

• Best time to visitJune – August — comfort peaks in February (7.1/10)
• Warmest monthAugust — average high 95°F (35°C)
• Coolest monthJanuary — average low 71°F (22°C)
• Wettest monthNovember (13 in (342 mm))
• Driest monthJune (0.7 in (17 mm))
• Annual precipitation53 in (1341 mm)
• Based on2016-2025 daily ERA5 reanalysis data (10-year normals)
• Records fromChina Bay, 70 km away (1957-2025)