Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa District, North Central Province, Sri Lanka

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Current Weather

29°

Breezy and Overcast

Feels Like: 33°

Min: 25°

Max: 34°

The next few hours will be overcast, with today reaching 34°C and dropping to 26°C. The coming days will be drizzle

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Hourly Forecast

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Daylight Hours

05:57

Sunrise

17:55

Sunset

11 hours 57 minutes of sunlight today

Moon

Waxing Gibbous

17:02

Moonrise

05:21

Moonset

Daily Forecast

Today

25°
34°

Saturday

26°
34°

Sunday

26°
35°

Monday

27°
35°

Tuesday

26°
35°

Wednesday

25°
34°

Thursday

25°
35°

Friday

24°
32°

Saturday

24°
32°

Sunday

24°
32°

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UV Index

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4 Moderate
Low Extreme

Humidity

66% Comfortable
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Weather in Polonnaruwa today, September 25, 2026

Polonnaruwa is set for a fine, sunny day on September 25, 2026, with only limited interruptions to the clear sky. The early hours look particularly favourable for being outside. The morning sky stays heavily clouded, with cover near 100% around 09:00. Grey conditions set the early tone before any later change.

The temperature range runs from about 25°C up to 34°C. Expect humidity between 48% and 78%, most humid near 22:00. Airflow remains manageable, reaching about 9.2 km/h around 12:00.

Afternoon showers stay in play, peaking near 38% around 14:00. Skies remain cluttered, with cover about 100% by 12:00. Horizontal visibility holds close to 16.1 km. Sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:55, giving 11 hours 57 minutes of sunlight today.

The practical takeaway for Polonnaruwa on September 25, 2026 is simple: plan for rain, keep layers handy, and work around a high of about 34°C.

Frequently asked questions about weather in Polonnaruwa

How warm does it get in Polonnaruwa?

The warmest month in Polonnaruwa is August, with average high temperatures of 35°C. The average temperature during this period is around 30°C.

How cold does it get in Polonnaruwa?

The coldest month in Polonnaruwa is January, with average low temperatures of 22°C. The average temperature during this period is around 25°C.

What is the wettest time of year in Polonnaruwa?

The wettest month in Polonnaruwa is November, with an average of 340mm of precipitation.

What is the driest time of year in Polonnaruwa?

The driest month in Polonnaruwa is June, with an average of 17mm of precipitation.

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