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Elpitiya weather in October (Sri Lanka)

Thinking of visiting Elpitiya in October? Check the weather first! Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

October in Elpitiya generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Elpitiya in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 359 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 119 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Elpitiya. January, February, June, July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 53%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 359 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 119 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (18 KM, 11 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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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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