Polonnaruwa District Weather in October

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

Considering a trip to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka this October 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 October

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Giritale with an average of 175 mm (6.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Hingurakgala with 183 mm (7.2 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 October

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

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (October)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (October)

Polonnaruwa

In October Polonnaruwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
58 mm (2.3 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Giritale

In October Giritale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
214 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Giritale →

Minneriya

In October Minneriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
214 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Hingurakgala

In October Hingurakgala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
214 hours
168 hours
Monthly rainfall
59 mm (2.3 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Polonnaruwa District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 181 mm (7.1 in)
Giritale 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 175 mm (6.9 in)
Minneriya 34°C (93°F) 24°C (75°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Hingurakgala 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Polonnaruwa sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

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

Average temperatures in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka during October range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 34°C (93°F) in Polonnaruwa.

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

Yes. October brings heavy rainfall to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka, with Polonnaruwa averaging around 181 mm (7.1 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

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

On average, the best time to visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka is in February with generally tolerable weather in Polonnaruwa. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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