Gandarawatta weather in October (Matara District, Sri Lanka)

How is October weather typically in Gandarawatta? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of October in Gandarawatta typically includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 30°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Gandarawatta in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 244 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

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 Gandarawatta. January, February and March typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, May, September, 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 Gandarawatta climate page with graphs.

 

Gandarawatta, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 43%  

Precipitation 244 mm  

Rainy days 13 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (44 KM, 27 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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