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Polonnaruwa weather in October (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Planning a trip to Polonnaruwa in October? This guide provides all the details you need.

In October, Polonnaruwa typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 34°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Polonnaruwa in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 181 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 14 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Polonnaruwa. February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Polonnaruwa, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 181 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in October

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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 Polonnaruwa in October?

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 in October.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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