Polonnaruwa District Weather in February

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

Considering a trip to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Polonnaruwa District in February

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Polonnaruwa. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Giritale with an average of 80 mm (3.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Polonnaruwa with 85 mm (3.3 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 February

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

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (February)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (February)

Polonnaruwa

In February Polonnaruwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
123 mm (4.8 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Polonnaruwa →

Giritale

In February Giritale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
210 hours
273 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
80 mm (3.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Giritale →

Minneriya

In February Minneriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
210 hours
273 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
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Hingurakgala

In February Hingurakgala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
210 hours
273 hours
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
tolerable
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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 February extremes

Notable February 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 coldest February daytime high in Sri Lanka was 8°C (46°F) in Nuwara Eliya on February 24, 2003.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)
Giritale 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 80 mm (3.1 in)
Minneriya 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Hingurakgala 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

February in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka brings tolerable weather. In Polonnaruwa, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

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

Polonnaruwa averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in February, with overnight lows close to 22°C (72°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka during February, with Polonnaruwa averaging close to 85 mm (3.3 in).

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

We consider February to be one of the best times to travel to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. Typically, the climate in Polonnaruwa is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

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

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