Nuwara Eliya

Horton Plains National Park Weather in October

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in October.

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Nuwara Eliya Ohiya

Planning a getaway to Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Horton Plains National Park in October

Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Horton Plains National Park generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Nuwara Eliya.

For specific regional insights in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Nuwara Eliya with an average of 292 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Ohiya with 338 mm (13 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Nuwara Eliya gets around 119 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

Explore Horton Plains National Park by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Horton Plains National Park — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nuwara Eliya)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Horton Plains National Park in October

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Horton Plains National Park.

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 Horton Plains National Park

What is the weather like in October for some of the most popular destinations in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Horton Plains National Park (October)

Precipitation variation in Horton Plains National Park (October)

Nuwara Eliya

In October Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
166 mm (6.5 in)
292 mm (11 in)
298 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Nuwara Eliya →

Ohiya

In October Ohiya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
338 mm (13 in)
377 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Ohiya →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Horton Plains National Park, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in October

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Horton Plains National Park in October.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuwara Eliya 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 292 mm (11 in)
Ohiya 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 338 mm (13 in)

Horton Plains National Park weather in October: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in October?

Expect poor weather across Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in October. The popular destination of Nuwara Eliya averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 19°C (66°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in October?

Daytime temperatures in Nuwara Eliya peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in October, dropping to about 19°C (66°F) overnight.

Does Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in October?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Nuwara Eliya records an average of 292 mm (11 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka due to the typically poor weather in Nuwara Eliya.

Generally speaking, March provides perfect weather in Nuwara Eliya. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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