Polonnaruwa District Weather in September

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

Planning a journey to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka this September and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Polonnaruwa District in September

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. September 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.

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

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Giritale with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Hingurakgala with 59 mm (2.3 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 September

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

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (September)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (September)

Polonnaruwa

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Giritale

In September Giritale 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
254 hours
234 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
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Minneriya

In September Minneriya generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
254 hours
234 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
57 mm (2.2 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Hingurakgala

In September 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.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
254 hours
234 hours
214 hours
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Giritale 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Minneriya 35°C (95°F) 25°C (77°F) 57 mm (2.2 in)
Hingurakgala 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

In September, Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka generally has less favorable weather conditions. Polonnaruwa sees daytime temperatures near 36°C (97°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

In Polonnaruwa, the average daytime high in September is 36°C (97°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

September is on the drier side in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. Polonnaruwa averages only about 58 mm (2.3 in), with most days staying dry.

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

In our opinion, September may not be the ideal time to visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka due to the typically less favorable weather in Polonnaruwa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly good weather in Polonnaruwa. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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