Sri Lanka weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Sri Lanka in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka in October?
October in Sri Lanka generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Ramboda at 26°C to very warm in Polonnaruwa at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Polonnaruwa and 19°C in Ramboda.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yala with an average of 151 mm to heavy rainfall in Adams Peak with 506 mm. The city Kandy usually sees around 119 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sri Lanka in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sri Lanka climate page.
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Average weather in Kandy
In October Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hikkaduwa
In October Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Negombo
In October Negombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mirissa
In October Mirissa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Nuwara Eliya
In October Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is October the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kandy, October may not be the ideal time to visit Sri Lanka.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Kandy. On the other hand, the months of April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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