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Polonnaruwa in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Polonnaruwa in December 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether December is a good month to travel to Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka.

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Polonnaruwa in December 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Polonnaruwa in December in summary
Favourable weather
Min 24°C Max 29°C 241 mm 12 day(s) 85% 53% UV 6 7.1 h/day
Best activities in December
Gastronomy
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:11 17:51
Hourly weather

Average weather in Polonnaruwa in December 2026

Favourable weather

The weather in Polonnaruwa in December 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in December. This allows you to forecast the weather in December 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Polonnaruwa in December

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Polonnaruwa in December.

Temperatures and rain in Polonnaruwa in December

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in December.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of December is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Polonnaruwa in December

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Polonnaruwa in December

Check the seasonal normals in Polonnaruwa in December and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
December
Weather data November December January
Outside temperature
Average temperature 27.8°C 26.7°C 26.4°C
Maximum temperature 30.2°C 28.9°C 28.9°C
Minimum temperature 25.3°C 24.5°C 23.8°C
Record maximum temperature 35.0°C
(2010)
34.0°C
(2016)
33.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 21.0°C
(2021)
19.0°C
(2021)
19.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 21 day(s)
(70%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 15 km/h 16 km/h
Wind temperature 25.3°C 24.5°C 23.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 309.8 mm 240.8 mm 171.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation 25 day(s)
(83%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
17 day(s)
(55%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 16 day(s)
(54%)
12 day(s)
(37%)
7 day(s)
(24%)
Record precipitation in one day 98.5 mm
(2020)
195.1 mm
(2020)
555.2 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 84% 85% 83%
Visibility 8.0 km 7.7 km 7.3 km
Cloud cover 47% 53% 48%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 9h 7h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h58 06h11 06h24
Sunset time 17h44 17h51 18h07
Day length 11h46 11h40 11h43
Our opinion on the climate in December
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Polonnaruwa in December?

Best activities in December
Gastronomy
Possible activities in December
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Polonnaruwa in December last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Polonnaruwa in December 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
21°C30°C0.0 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
22°C31°C0.4 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.2 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.4 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Light rain shower
22°C29°C1.1 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.4 mm
9
Mist
22°C23°C2.2 mm
10
Light rain shower
22°C26°C3.8 mm
11
Light rain shower
22°C26°C6.8 mm
12
Light rain shower
22°C25°C1.3 mm
13
Light rain shower
21°C25°C3.8 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C1.4 mm
15
Partly Cloudy
21°C29°C0.0 mm
16
Light rain shower
22°C27°C1.3 mm
17
Light rain shower
22°C28°C1.0 mm
18
Light rain shower
22°C26°C2.2 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.2 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
20°C26°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.1 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
22°C25°C0.3 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C0.3 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.2 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
19°C28°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
19°C29°C0.1 mm
27
Light rain shower
21°C26°C0.8 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C0.3 mm
29
Light rain shower
22°C27°C2.6 mm
30
Light rain shower
22°C26°C2.8 mm
31
Light rain shower
23°C26°C3.9 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Polonnaruwa in December: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Polonnaruwa in December, which places this month 9th out of 12.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 241 mm of precipitation spread over 12 rainy days.

Expect about 7.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Gastronomy. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 82/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

The most favorable months in Polonnaruwa are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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