Matara District weather in October
Considering a trip to Matara District this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Matara District in October?
Matara District is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Matara District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Mirissa. 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.
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Dikwella South with an average of 233 mm to heavy rainfall in Deniyaya with 341 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 200 hours of sunshine in Mirissa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For a closer look at October's conditions in Matara District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Matara District's yearly weather, check out our Matara District climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Matara District?
Mirissa
In October Mirissa 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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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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Matara
In October Matara 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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Deniyaya
In October Deniyaya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dikwella South
In October Dikwella South 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Matara District, in Sri Lanka.
Is October the best time to visit Matara District?
In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Matara District due to the typically poor weather in Mirissa.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Mirissa. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, October and November tend to be poor.
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