Colombo District weather in October
Planning a journey to Colombo District this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Colombo District in October?
Colombo District is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Colombo District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Colombo. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Colombo with an average of 355 mm to heavy rainfall in Athurugiriya with 369 mm. Colombo experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Meanwhile, Colombo enjoys approximately 202 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombo District in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Colombo District climate page.
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Popular destinations in Colombo District
What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombo District?
Average weather in Colombo
In October Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mount Lavinia
In October Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Dehiwala
In October Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Nugegoda
In October Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Boralesgamuwa
In October Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colombo District, in Sri Lanka.
Is October the best time to visit Colombo District?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Colombo, October may not be the ideal time to visit Colombo District.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Colombo. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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