Ratnapura District weather in October
Are you planning a trip to Ratnapura District in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Ratnapura District in October?
Ratnapura District is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Ratnapura District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Belihul Oya at 27°C to very warm in Dambulla at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Dambulla and 19°C in Belihul Oya. 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 Kiralawelkatuwa with an average of 209 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 490 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ratnapura District in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ratnapura District climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in Ratnapura District?
Dambulla
In October Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Udawalawe
In October Udawalawe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Embilipitiya
In October Embilipitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kalawana
In October Kalawana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Godakewela
In October Godakewela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°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 Ratnapura District, in Sri Lanka.
Is October the best time to visit Ratnapura District?
In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Ratnapura District with often poor weather in Dambulla.
On average, the best time to visit Ratnapura District is in January, February, May, June, July, August and September with generally pleasant weather in Dambulla. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.
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