Giritale weather in October (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Giritale in October? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Giritale includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 34°C. At night, it falls to around 25°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Giritale in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 175 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 14 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 214 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, May, September, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Giritale, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 175 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (74 KM, 46 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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