Maskeliya weather in October (Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Maskeliya in October? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In October, Maskeliya usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 27°C, cooling off to about 20°C at night.

Precipitation

Maskeliya in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 470 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 202 hours of sunshine. These sun-filled days are perfect for spending time outside. Whether it's playing sports, visiting a park, or going for a bike ride.

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

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

 

Maskeliya, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 27°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 470 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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