Peradeniya weather in October (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

How does the October weather in Peradeniya compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for October in Peradeniya includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 28°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 21°C.

Precipitation

Peradeniya in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 329 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 119 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Peradeniya, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 53%  

Precipitation 329 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 119 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 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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