Polonnaruwa District Weather in August

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

Planning a trip to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka this August? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Polonnaruwa District in August

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. August 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 26°C (79°F) in Polonnaruwa. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

For specific regional insights in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Giritale with an average of 32 mm (1.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Hingurakgala with 36 mm (1.4 in).

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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (August)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (August)

Polonnaruwa

In August Polonnaruwa generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Giritale

In August Giritale generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
254 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
less favorable
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Minneriya

In August Minneriya generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
254 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
mixed
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Hingurakgala

In August Hingurakgala generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
254 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Polonnaruwa District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest August day in Sri Lanka reached 40°C (104°F) in Polonnaruwa on August 11, 2023.

Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Giritale 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Minneriya 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Hingurakgala 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in August: frequently asked questions

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

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka typically experiences less favorable weather in August, part of the season. Daytime highs in Polonnaruwa average around 36°C (97°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Polonnaruwa peak at roughly 36°C (97°F) in August, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

August is on the drier side in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa averages only about 32 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Polonnaruwa, August may not be the ideal time to visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly good weather in Polonnaruwa. The weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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