Weather in October in Galle District
Planning a journey to Galle 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 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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Galle District in October, check out the map below. 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, check out the map below.
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
Meanwhile, Hikkaduwa enjoys approximately 200 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Galle District climate page.
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Popular destinations
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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