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Galle District Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Galle District, Sri Lanka in October.

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Hikkaduwa Galle Unawatuna Weligama

Planning a journey to Galle District, Sri Lanka this October and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Galle District in October

Galle District, Sri Lanka 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 (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galle District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Matara with an average of 252 mm (9.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Nelluwa with 367 mm (14 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this October. For example, Hikkaduwa gets approximately 200 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Galle District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Galle District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hikkaduwa)

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Galle District in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Galle District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Galle District

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Galle District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Galle District (October)

Precipitation variation in Galle District (October)

Hikkaduwa

In October Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
200 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
278 mm (11 in)
307 mm (12 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hikkaduwa →

Galle

In October Galle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
200 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
266 mm (10 in)
289 mm (11 in)
277 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Galle →

Unawatuna

In October Unawatuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
200 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
262 mm (10 in)
280 mm (11 in)
265 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Unawatuna →

Weligama

In October Weligama generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
200 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
264 mm (10 in)
284 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Weligama →

Bentota

In October Bentota generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
180 hours
200 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
309 mm (12 in)
351 mm (14 in)
325 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Galle District in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hikkaduwa 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 307 mm (12 in)
Galle 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 289 mm (11 in)
Unawatuna 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 280 mm (11 in)
Weligama 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 264 mm (10 in)
Bentota 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 351 mm (14 in)
Matara 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 252 mm (9.9 in)

Galle District weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Galle District, Sri Lanka in October?

In October, Galle District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Hikkaduwa sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Galle District, Sri Lanka in October?

Hikkaduwa averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in October, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Galle District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Hikkaduwa records an average of 307 mm (12 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Galle District, Sri Lanka.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Galle District, Sri Lanka?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Galle District, Sri Lanka 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 April, May, June, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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