Hikkaduwa weather in October (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Hikkaduwa usually fare in October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Hikkaduwa generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 29°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 25°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Hikkaduwa in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 307 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 14 days.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 200 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Hikkaduwa. January typically offers the best circumstances. While May, June, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Hikkaduwa, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 307 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (15 KM, 9 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

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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