Kataragama weather in October (Monaragala District, Sri Lanka)

Is October a good time to explore Kataragama weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, the weather in Kataragama generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 32°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 24°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Kataragama in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 179 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 195 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, May, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kataragama, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 179 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Sunshine 195 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (25 KM, 15 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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