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Rakwana weather in October (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

What's the typical weather in Rakwana for October? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, October in Rakwana includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 29°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 22°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Rakwana in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 351 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 15 days with rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Rakwana. June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, April, May, October, 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 Rakwana climate page with graphs.

 

Rakwana, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 351 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (32 KM, 20 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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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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