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Polonnaruwa in November 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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Polonnaruwa in November 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Polonnaruwa in November in summary
Fair weather
Min 25°C Max 30°C 310 mm 16 day(s) 84% 47% UV 6 9.3 h/day
Possible activities in November
Gastronomy
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 05:58 17:44
Hourly weather

Average weather in Polonnaruwa in November 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Polonnaruwa in November 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in November. This allows you to forecast the weather in November 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 November

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

Temperatures and rain in Polonnaruwa in November

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of November 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 November

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Polonnaruwa in November

Check the seasonal normals in Polonnaruwa in November 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
November
Weather data October November December
Outside temperature
Average temperature 29.6°C 27.8°C 26.7°C
Maximum temperature 32.5°C 30.2°C 28.9°C
Minimum temperature 26.8°C 25.3°C 24.5°C
Record maximum temperature 38.0°C
(2012)
35.0°C
(2010)
34.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 22.0°C
(2019)
21.0°C
(2021)
19.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 28 day(s)
(90%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
13 day(s)
(42%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
30 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 17 km/h 13 km/h 15 km/h
Wind temperature 26.8°C 25.3°C 24.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 304.1 mm 309.8 mm 240.8 mm
Number of days with precipitation 22 day(s)
(71%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 15 day(s)
(50%)
16 day(s)
(54%)
12 day(s)
(37%)
Record precipitation in one day 55.5 mm
(2014)
98.5 mm
(2020)
195.1 mm
(2020)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 84% 85%
Visibility 8.9 km 8.0 km 7.7 km
Cloud cover 34% 47% 53%
UV index 7 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 9h 7h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h53 05h58 06h11
Sunset time 17h50 17h44 17h51
Day length 11h57 11h46 11h40
Our opinion on the climate in November
The review of Where And When fair weather fair weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Polonnaruwa in November?

Possible activities in November
Gastronomy
Activities not recommended in November
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Polonnaruwa in November last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Clear/Sunny
23°C33°C1.0 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
23°C33°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
24°C31°C0.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
24°C31°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy light drizzle
24°C32°C0.3 mm
6
Light rain shower
23°C29°C4.7 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C1.5 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C1.4 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.3 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
22°C31°C1.8 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.4 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C2.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
22°C31°C1.2 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
22°C27°C0.4 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
22°C24°C1.1 mm
16
Light rain shower
23°C26°C4.8 mm
17
Light rain shower
23°C27°C9.4 mm
18
Light rain shower
22°C27°C8.8 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
21°C29°C0.3 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C2.6 mm
21
Light rain shower
23°C29°C0.2 mm
22
Light rain shower
23°C29°C1.8 mm
23
Light rain shower
22°C29°C1.9 mm
24
Light rain shower
22°C23°C1.4 mm
25
Moderate rain
22°C23°C27.7 mm
26
Heavy rain
22°C23°C90.2 mm
27
Moderate rain
22°C23°C106.1 mm
28
Light rain
22°C22°C33.7 mm
29
Light rain shower
21°C26°C1.3 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
20°C29°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Polonnaruwa in November: your frequently asked questions

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

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Polonnaruwa in November, which ranks this month 12th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 25°C at night, with about 310 mm of precipitation spread over 16 rainy days.

Expect about 9.3 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Gastronomy.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 24/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Polonnaruwa are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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