Wattegama weather in October (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

How is October weather typically in Wattegama? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In October, Wattegama tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 29°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 21°C.

Precipitation

Wattegama in October falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 275 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 16 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 119 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

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

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

 

Wattegama, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 52%  

Precipitation 275 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 83% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 119 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (22 KM, 13 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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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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