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When to go · Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa in September

Great month. Inside Polonnaruwa's best window: Jan–Sep (dry season in the Cultural Triangle).

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
32°C / 23°C
average high / low
Rain days
10
Crowds
Low
Sri Lanka overall
Prices
Low
Sri Lanka overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Polonnaruwa

Inside Polonnaruwa's best window: Jan–Sep (dry season in the Cultural Triangle).

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • PolonnaruwaHighs around 32 °C, lows around 23 °C, rain on about 10 days
  • Cultural Triangle, Sri Lanka · Sigiriya, Dambulla, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwafine

    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: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.

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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