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Yala National Park weather in October (Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Yala National Park usually fare in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The month of October in Yala National Park typically brings very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 31°C. At night, they generally drop to 25°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Yala National Park in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 157 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 12 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, November tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Yala National Park climate page with graphs.

 

Yala National Park, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 157 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
SunshineSunshine 195 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in October

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Yala National Park.

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