The climate of Polonnaruwa in August is humid. An average of 85 mm precipitation is recorded over 12 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in July, an average of 57 mm is recorded over 11 days.
Temperatures are very high in Polonnaruwa in August. The average maximum temperature reaches 33°C, while the minimum falls to about 28°C. The month's average temperature is 31°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Polonnaruwa in August: 39°C as a maximum in 2013 and 23°C as a minimum in 2009. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.
In August, the days last on average 12:23 in Polonnaruwa. The sun rises around 05:59 and sets around 18:22.
With favorable weather, the month of August is a good month to travel to Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka.
In August, the most favorable activities in Polonnaruwa are: Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Gastronomy.