Kitulgala weather in October (Kegalle District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Kitulgala usually fare in October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

In October, Kitulgala usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 28°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 21°C.

Precipitation

Kitulgala in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 497 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 16 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Kitulgala. January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kitulgala, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 497 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (34 KM, 21 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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