Weather in October in Gampaha District
Thinking about venturing to Gampaha District this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Gampaha District in October?
Gampaha District is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Gampaha District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Negombo. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Negombo with an average of 338 mm to heavy rainfall in Kapugoda with 412 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Negombo.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 202 hours of sunshine in Negombo. 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 Gampaha District in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Gampaha District climate page.
Where to go in Gampaha District in October
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Gampaha District?
Negombo
In October Negombo 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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Katunayaka
In October Katunayaka 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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Ja-Ela
In October Ja-Ela 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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Seeduwa
In October Seeduwa 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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Gampaha
In October Gampaha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°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 Gampaha District, in Sri Lanka.
Is October the best time to visit Gampaha District?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Gampaha District with often poor weather in Negombo.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Negombo. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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