Polonnaruwa District

Province · North Central Province, 🇱🇰 Sri Lanka

Area 3,455 km²

Time zone Asia/Colombo

Official website www.ds.gov.lk/dist_polonnaruwa/english//

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Polonnaruwa District Must-Sees

Polonnaruwa District preserves the ruins of Sri Lanka’s second ancient capital, dating back to the 11th century. The site features the Royal Palace of King Parakramabahu, once a seven-story structure, and the Gal Viharaya’s four granite Buddha statues. Beyond the citadel, the Lankatilaka Temple showcases massive brick architecture, while the Gal Potha records royal history on an eight-meter stone slab. The region also includes Minneriya National Park, known for seasonal elephant gatherings, and the Dimbulagala monastery, which provides views over the North Central Province's plains.

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Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

28° (feels like 30°) · extremes 21°–30°
23° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–33°
23° at night
9 rainy days
14 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in March

Poor

32° (feels like 35°) · extremes 22°–36°
24° at night
11 rainy days
21 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Typical weather in April

Poor

33° (feels like 37°) · extremes 24°–37°
25° at night
18 rainy days
19 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 24°–37°
26° at night
14 rainy days
12 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Fair

33° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–36°
26° at night
8 rainy days
10 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in July

Fair

33° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–36°
25° at night
8 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in August

Poor

33° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–36°
25° at night
10 rainy days
8 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor

33° (feels like 35°) · extremes 24°–36°
25° at night
13 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 6 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor

32° (feels like 34°) · extremes 24°–35°
25° at night
22 rainy days
9 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 10 · very high

Typical weather in November

Poor

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 23°–32°
24° at night
24 rainy days
4 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Poor

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 22°–30°
24° at night
21 rainy days
5 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Sri Lankan Rupee LKR Rs · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Electricity: Type D / Type G
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: Sinhala, Tamil
Tap water: Drink with caution
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +94

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Polonnaruwa District Must-Sees

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Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

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Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

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