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Wattala weather in October (Gampaha District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Wattala during October? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In October, Wattala usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 31°C, cooling down at night to around 25°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Wattala in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 357 mm for the month. This month is characterized by heavy rain, often falling intensely. Equip yourself with a poncho to stay protected from the rain. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 16 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit Wattala. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wattala climate page with graphs.

 

Wattala, monthly averages in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 357 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (10 KM, 6 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in October

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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