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Puttalam weather in October (Puttalam District, Sri Lanka)

What's the typical weather in Puttalam for October? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

The month of October in Puttalam typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Puttalam in October usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 232 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 13 days of rain this month.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Puttalam. January, February, March, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Puttalam, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 43%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 232 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  

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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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.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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