Puttalam District Weather in October

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

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Kalpitiya Marawila Wayikkal Alankuda

Considering a trip to Puttalam District, Sri Lanka this October and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Puttalam District in October

Puttalam District, Sri Lanka 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 (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) 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.

For specific regional insights in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ilavankulam with an average of 198 mm (7.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Wayikkal with 335 mm (13 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Puttalam District in October

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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 Puttalam District

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

Temperature range in Puttalam District (October)

Precipitation variation in Puttalam District (October)

Kalpitiya

In October Kalpitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
256 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
12 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kalpitiya →

Marawila

In October Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
202 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
219 mm (8.6 in)
323 mm (13 in)
277 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Marawila →

Wayikkal

In October Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
202 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
239 mm (9.4 in)
335 mm (13 in)
287 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Wayikkal →

Alankuda

In October Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Alankuda →

Chilaw

In October Chilaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
302 mm (12 in)
265 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Chilaw →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Puttalam District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kalpitiya 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 199 mm (7.8 in)
Marawila 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 323 mm (13 in)
Wayikkal 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 335 mm (13 in)
Alankuda 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 224 mm (8.8 in)
Chilaw 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 302 mm (12 in)
Mudalaipali 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

Puttalam District weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

In October, Puttalam District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Kalpitiya sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

Average temperatures in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka during October range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Kalpitiya.

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

Rainfall in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka peaks during October. Kalpitiya averages roughly 199 mm (7.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Puttalam District, Sri Lanka with often unpleasant weather in Kalpitiya.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Kalpitiya. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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