Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District Weather in October

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

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Nuwara Eliya Hatton Nallathanniya Ginigathena

Planning a getaway to Nuwara Eliya District, 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 Nuwara Eliya District in October

Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Nuwara Eliya District 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 Nuwara Eliya District, 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 Ginigathena with 505 mm (20 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Nuwara Eliya receives about 119 hours of sunlight in October, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Nuwara Eliya District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nuwara Eliya District - 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 Nuwara Eliya District in October

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

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

Temperature range in Nuwara Eliya District (October)

Precipitation variation in Nuwara Eliya District (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 less favorable 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
very good
less favorable
less favorable
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Hatton

In October Hatton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
202 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
252 mm (9.9 in)
454 mm (18 in)
531 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Nallathanniya

In October Nallathanniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
202 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
261 mm (10 in)
495 mm (19 in)
624 mm (25 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Ginigathena

In October Ginigathena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
202 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
262 mm (10 in)
505 mm (20 in)
594 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Ramboda

In October Ramboda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
87 hours
119 hours
125 hours
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
376 mm (15 in)
381 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuwara Eliya 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 292 mm (11 in)
Hatton 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 454 mm (18 in)
Nallathanniya 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 495 mm (19 in)
Ginigathena 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 505 mm (20 in)
Ramboda 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 376 mm (15 in)
Maskeliya 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 470 mm (19 in)

Nuwara Eliya District weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Expect less favorable weather across Nuwara Eliya District, 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 Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in October?

In Nuwara Eliya, the average daytime high in October is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

Does Nuwara Eliya District, 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 Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka due to the typically less favorable weather in Nuwara Eliya.

Generally speaking, March provides excellent weather in Nuwara Eliya. In contrast, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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