Minneriya weather in October (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the climate in Minneriya this October? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of October in Minneriya typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 34°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 24°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Minneriya in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 180 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 14 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 214 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Minneriya.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm February typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Minneriya, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 46%  

Precipitation 180 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 214 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (72 KM, 44 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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