Polonnaruwa District Weather in July

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

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

What to Expect in Polonnaruwa District in July

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. July in Polonnaruwa District generally has very hot temperatures, with low 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. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

July is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 26 mm (1 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 July

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

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (July)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (July)

Polonnaruwa

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

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
26 mm (1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Giritale

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

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
226 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
26 mm (1 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
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Minneriya

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

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
231 hours
226 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
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Hingurakgala

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

« June
July
August »
June
July
August
Max temperature
36°C (97°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
231 hours
226 hours
254 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
poor
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Popular cities in July

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Giritale 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Minneriya 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Hingurakgala 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in July: frequently asked questions

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

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka typically experiences poor weather in July, 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 July?

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

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka during July, with Polonnaruwa averaging close to 26 mm (1 in).

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Polonnaruwa, July 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 tolerable weather in Polonnaruwa. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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