Elpitiya weather in October (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Thinking of visiting Elpitiya in October? Check the weather first! Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Elpitiya includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 30°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 24°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Elpitiya in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 342 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

With around 200 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Elpitiya. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Elpitiya, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 342 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (27 KM, 16 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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