Ratnapura District Weather in October

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

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Dambulla Udawalawe Embilipitiya Kalawana

Are you planning a trip a to Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Ratnapura District in October

Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. October in Ratnapura District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Belihul Oya at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Dambulla at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Dambulla and 19°C (66°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kiralawelkatuwa with an average of 209 mm (8.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 490 mm (19 in).

Explore Ratnapura District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ratnapura District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Dambulla)

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April34°C (93°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ratnapura District in October

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

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

Temperature range in Ratnapura District (October)

Precipitation variation in Ratnapura District (October)

Dambulla

In October Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
255 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Dambulla →

Udawalawe

In October Udawalawe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
195 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
257 mm (10 in)
366 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
14 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Udawalawe →

Embilipitiya

In October Embilipitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
195 hours
191 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
308 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
Climate in Embilipitiya →

Kalawana

In October Kalawana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
202 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
269 mm (11 in)
401 mm (16 in)
496 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kalawana →

Godakewela

In October Godakewela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
190 hours
202 hours
211 hours
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
343 mm (14 in)
477 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dambulla 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Udawalawe 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 257 mm (10 in)
Embilipitiya 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 218 mm (8.6 in)
Kalawana 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 401 mm (16 in)
Godakewela 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 343 mm (14 in)
Kiralawelkatuwa 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)

Ratnapura District weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka typically experiences poor weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Dambulla average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Dambulla peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in October, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Dambulla records an average of 218 mm (8.6 in) in October, putting it among the wetter months for Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our view, October might not be the best time to travel to Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka with often poor weather in Dambulla.

On average, the best time to visit Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka is in January with generally pleasant weather in Dambulla. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, October and November tend to be poor.

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