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Polonnaruwa weather in April (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Is April a good time to explore Polonnaruwa weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The typical weather for April in Polonnaruwa includes extremely high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 36°C, cooling off to about 25°C at night. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Polonnaruwa in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 10 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, April may not be the ideal month to visit Polonnaruwa. February typically offers the best circumstances. While April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Polonnaruwa climate page with graphs.

 

Polonnaruwa, monthly averages in April

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 36°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 99 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in April

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Camping
8/10

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