Kandy weather in October (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

What does the weather outlook for Kandy look like in October? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Kandy includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Kandy in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 305 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 16 days of rain.

Average sunshine

With about 119 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Kandy. February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, 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 Kandy climate page with graphs.

 

Kandy, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 305 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 119 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (20 KM, 12 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

Interested in more climate information?

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