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When to go · Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa in November

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
30°C / 23°C
average high / low
Rain days
17
Crowds
Low
Sri Lanka overall
Prices
Low
Sri Lanka overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Polonnaruwa

Listed as a month to avoid: Oct–Dec (northeast monsoon rain).

Weather in November

Long-term averages
  • PolonnaruwaHighs around 30 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 17 days
  • Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka · Sigiriya, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwarainy

    Dry zone: hot and dusty in April–May; the north-east monsoon rains fall October–January.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
Low
Prices · Sri Lanka overall
Low

Sri Lanka overall: North-east monsoon arrives in the east and north; south-west starts drying late in the month.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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