The climate of Polonnaruwa in October is humid. An average of 304 mm precipitation is recorded over 22 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in September, an average of 122 mm is recorded over 14 days.
Temperatures are very high in Polonnaruwa in October. The average maximum temperature reaches 32°C, while the minimum falls to about 27°C. The month's average temperature is 30°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Polonnaruwa in October: 38°C as a maximum in 2012 and 22°C as a minimum in 2019. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.
In October, the days last on average 11:57 in Polonnaruwa. The sun rises around 05:53 and sets around 17:50.
With only fair weather, the month of October is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Polonnaruwa in Sri Lanka remains possible depending on your priorities.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Gastronomy.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Polonnaruwa in October: Cultural visits and heritage and Nature and landscapes.
