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Angammedilla National Park

National Park

Protected area in Sri Lanka's North Central Province centred on reservoirs and dry forest; visitors come for birdwatching, wildlife walks and occasional elephant sightings.

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Angammedilla National Park essentials

Country: Sri Lanka
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Rupee (ரூ)
Language: Sinhala
Emergency: 112

Angammedilla National Park at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Angammedilla National Park

Dry season (May-September) is generally the most practical time for visiting Angammedilla National Park.

Dry season
May-September · 25-32°C (77-90°F)
Best time for wildlife viewing and park access; roads drier and more passable.
Wet season
Oct-Apr · 26-33°C (79-91°F)
Hotter, with frequent rains and higher river levels that may hamper travel.

Weather & Climate near Angammedilla National Park

Climate

Angammedilla National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Savanna - Tropical Savanna climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 33°C. Abundant rainfall (1702 mm/year), wettest in December with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 66 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
14°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 22° - 29° 25° 193 mm overcast 85% 2.0 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
February Very Good 22° - 30° 26° 92 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.8h
March Very Good 23° - 32° 30° 95 mm partly cloudy 75% 1.5 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 24° - 33° 33° 119 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.7 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.2h
May Good 25° - 33° 35° 80 mm overcast 82% 2.6 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
June Very Good 25° - 33° 34° 9 mm overcast 80% 2.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
July Good 25° - 32° 33° 75 mm overcast 77% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
August Good 24° - 32° 32° 66 mm overcast 76% 3.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
September Good 24° - 33° 32° 112 mm overcast 76% 2.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.1h
October Acceptable 23° - 31° 31° 233 mm overcast 81% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 11.8h
November Good 23° - 30° 26° 274 mm overcast 88% 1.4 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
December Good 22° - 29° 26° 354 mm overcast 89% 1.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Angammedilla National Park

The park is approximately 35 km west of Polonnaruwa. Travel by road is most practical-hire a taxi from Polonnaruwa or Dambulla, or use local buses to nearby villages and then a tuk-tuk for final access. Verify road conditions during the monsoon.