Butawatta weather in October (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Butawatta during October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Butawatta generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 28°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 20°C.

Precipitation

Butawatta in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 292 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 119 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Butawatta. January, February, March, May, June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Butawatta, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 292 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 119 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (10 KM, 6 Miles).

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

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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