Ratnapura weather in October (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

What is the weather forecast for Ratnapura in October? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Ratnapura usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the daylight hours, temperatures often reach 29°C. After dark they usually decrease to around 22°C.

Precipitation

Ratnapura in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 465 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 15 days days of 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 Ratnapura. January and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ratnapura, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 465 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 78%  

Sunshine 202 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

Interested in more climate information?

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