Temperature in Sri Lanka in October

October in Sri Lanka has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Ramboda with 26°C to very high temperatures in Polonnaruwa with 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Polonnaruwa and 19°C in Ramboda.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Sri Lanka in October?

Find the average daytime temperatures in October for the most popular destinations in Sri Lanka on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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What is the warmest city in October in Sri Lanka?

Polonnaruwa tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 25°C.

What is the coldest city in October in Sri Lanka?

The coldest city in October in Sri Lanka is Ramboda when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 26°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 19°C.

How much sun does Sri Lanka get in October?

Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 119 hours of sunlight expected in Kandy. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

What is the water's temperature in October?

The water temperature averages approximately 28°C in Colombo this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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