Diyatalawa weather in October (Badulla District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Diyatalawa during October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Diyatalawa includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 20°C.

Precipitation

Diyatalawa in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 283 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 119 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Diyatalawa. February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Diyatalawa, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 283 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Sunshine 119 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (46 KM, 28 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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