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Matale District Weather in October

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

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Thinking about venturing to Matale District, Sri Lanka this October and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Matale District in October

Matale District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Matale District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Elkaduwa at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Sigiriya at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Sigiriya and 21°C (70°F) in Elkaduwa. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Matale District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sigiriya with an average of 186 mm (7.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Matale with 278 mm (11 in).

Explore Matale District by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) This monthJune34°C (93°F) July34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Matale District in October

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

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

Temperature range in Matale District (October)

Precipitation variation in Matale District (October)

Sigiriya

In October Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
57 mm (2.2 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Sigiriya →

Dambulla

In October Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dambulla →

Inamaluwa

In October Inamaluwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
197 mm (7.8 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Inamaluwa →

Matale

In October Matale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
278 mm (11 in)
304 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Matale →

Elkaduwa

In October Elkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
263 mm (10 in)
297 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Matale District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sigiriya 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 186 mm (7.3 in)
Dambulla 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Inamaluwa 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 197 mm (7.8 in)
Matale 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 278 mm (11 in)
Elkaduwa 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 263 mm (10 in)
Rattota 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 253 mm (10 in)

Matale District weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Matale District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Sigiriya sees daytime temperatures near 33°C (91°F), with nights cooling to roughly 24°C (75°F).

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

Average temperatures in Matale District, Sri Lanka during October range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Sigiriya.

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

Rainfall in Matale District, Sri Lanka peaks during October. Sigiriya averages roughly 186 mm (7.3 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Sigiriya, October may not be the ideal time to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka.

On average, the best time to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka is in January with generally pleasant weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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