Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Sri Lanka this October.
Sri Lanka, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in October ranging from 26°C (79°F) in Ramboda to 34°C (93°F) in Polonnaruwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Polonnaruwa and 19°C (66°F) in Ramboda.
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Average daytime highs in Sri Lanka during October reach about 28°C (82°F) in Kandy.
Average overnight lows in Sri Lanka during October sit near 21°C (70°F) in Kandy.
Based on our systematic data collection, Polonnaruwa has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 34°C (93°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 25°C (77°F).
Our database indicates that in October, Ramboda is the city with the coolest temperatures in Sri Lanka. You can expect daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows close to 19°C (66°F).
Across Sri Lanka, sunshine in October ranges from moderately sunny in Nuwara Eliya (119 hours) to sunny in Batticaloa (233 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Colombo this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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