Polonnaruwa District Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in April.

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

Are you planning a trip a to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in April and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Polonnaruwa District in April

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. April in Polonnaruwa District generally has very hot temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Polonnaruwa. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

April is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 99 mm (3.9 in) in Polonnaruwa.

Explore Polonnaruwa District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Polonnaruwa District - and find the best time to visit. (based on Polonnaruwa)

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April36°C (97°F) May36°C (97°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September36°C (97°F) October34°C (93°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Polonnaruwa District in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Polonnaruwa District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Polonnaruwa District

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (April)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (April)

Polonnaruwa

In April Polonnaruwa generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
54 mm (2.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
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Giritale

In April Giritale generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
267 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
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Minneriya

In April Minneriya generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
267 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
mixed
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Hingurakgala

In April Hingurakgala generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
267 hours
248 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Polonnaruwa District in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 36°C (97°F) 25°C (77°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Giritale 36°C (97°F) 25°C (77°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Minneriya 36°C (97°F) 25°C (77°F) 101 mm (4 in)
Hingurakgala 36°C (97°F) 25°C (77°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in April?

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka typically experiences less favorable weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Polonnaruwa average around 36°C (97°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in April?

Daytime temperatures in Polonnaruwa peak at roughly 36°C (97°F) in April, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in April?

Not particularly. Polonnaruwa averages just 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain in April, making it a mostly dry month for Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka?

In our view, April might not be the best time to travel to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka with often less favorable weather in Polonnaruwa.

On average, the best time to visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka is in February with generally good weather in Polonnaruwa. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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