Dalupotha weather in October (Sri Lanka)

What can you expect from the weather in Dalupotha during October? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In October, Dalupotha generally has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Dalupotha in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 338 mm for the month. It records the year's peak rainfall, often coming down quite heavily. We recommend bringing a poncho, which will keep you dry. Typically around 15 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Dalupotha, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 50%  

Precipitation 338 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (37 KM, 23 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in October

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

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Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Dalupotha in October?

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 in October.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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