Weather in October in Puttalam District
Planning a getaway to Puttalam District 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 is the weather like in Puttalam District in October?
Puttalam District is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Puttalam District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Kalpitiya. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ilavankulam with an average of 198 mm to heavy rainfall in Wayikkal with 335 mm.For specific regional insights in Puttalam District for October, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Puttalam District climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Puttalam District?
Kalpitiya
In October Kalpitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Marawila
In October Marawila generally has very 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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Wayikkal
In October Wayikkal generally has very 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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Alankuda
In October Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Chilaw
In October Chilaw generally has very 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 Puttalam District, in Sri Lanka.
Is October the best time to visit Puttalam District?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Puttalam District with often unpleasant weather in Kalpitiya.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Kalpitiya. In contrast, November tends to have poor weather conditions.
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