Best Time To Visit Polonnaruwa > Weather, Season And Temperature

What is the best time to visit Polonnaruwa?

November to March is the time to be in Polonnaruwa. The weather is warm and gets colder around December, and there are fewer chances for precipitation. Your stay will be hassle-free if you could avoid the rains. June – August is drier and remains sunny with barely any rainfall. While September – November sees minimal tourists who would make the stay inexpensive; January, July and August see the most visitors. Winter from December to February presents a favourable climate. The temperature is peaceful, which is why tourists step foot between these three months. The presence of trees and lush greenery aid the tropical, temperate climate. Watching elephants in the MInneriya National park that too, in huge numbers would be possible in the dry seasons of July – October. As good as 300 elephants gather together to drink water from the reservoir, and it is indeed a sight to see!

Weather in Polonnaruwa

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Monthly Weather in Polonnaruwa

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	30°/ 21°	8 days
February	31°/ 21°	4 days
March	34°/ 21°	1 days
April	36°/ 23°	13 days
May	36°/ 24°	20 days
June	35°/ 25°	3 days
July	36°/ 24°	5 days
August	34°/ 25°	3 days
September	34°/ 24°	16 days
October	31°/ 22°	27 days
November	31°/ 22°	21 days
December	29°/ 22°	21 days