Weather in October in Galle District
Considering a trip to Galle District this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Galle District in October?
Galle District is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Galle District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Hikkaduwa. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Matara with an average of 252 mm to heavy rainfall in Nelluwa with 367 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 200 hours of sunshine in Hikkaduwa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galle District in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Galle District climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Galle District?
Hikkaduwa
In October Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Galle
In October Galle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Unawatuna
In October Unawatuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Weligama
In October Weligama generally has 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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Bentota
In October Bentota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°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 Galle District, in Sri Lanka.
Is October the best time to visit Galle District?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Galle District due to the typically poor weather in Hikkaduwa.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Hikkaduwa. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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