Weather in October in Matara District
Planning a journey to Matara 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 Matara District in October?
Matara District is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Matara District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Mirissa. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Matara 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 Matara District, check out the map below.
Precipitation
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.Average sunshine
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 more details on the yearly climate, visit our Matara District climate page.
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Popular destinations
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 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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