Gampola weather in October (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

What weather conditions can you expect in Gampola this October? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

October in Gampola generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 28°C. At night, it falls to around 20°C.

Precipitation

Gampola in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 380 mm for the month. Expect around 16 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 119 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Gampola, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 380 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 119 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 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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