Weather in October in Polonnaruwa District
Considering a trip to Polonnaruwa District this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Polonnaruwa District in October?
Polonnaruwa District 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 and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Polonnaruwa. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Polonnaruwa District in October, check out the map below. 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, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Giritale with an average of 175 mm to heavy rainfall in Hingurakgala with 183 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Polonnaruwa District climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in October for the 4 most popular destinations in Polonnaruwa District?
Polonnaruwa
In October Polonnaruwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Giritale
In October Giritale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Minneriya
In October Minneriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hingurakgala
In October Hingurakgala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Polonnaruwa District, in Sri Lanka.
Is October the best time to visit Polonnaruwa District?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Polonnaruwa District with often poor weather in Polonnaruwa.
On average, the best time to visit Polonnaruwa District is in February with generally pleasant weather in Polonnaruwa. In contrast, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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