Search Menu

The weather in October in Sri Lanka

It's warm in October in Sri Lanka with an average temperature of 29°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 28°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 19°C and 21°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Sri Lanka. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for Sri Lanka. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2022, Sri Lanka reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 354 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in October for Sri Lanka

Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Sri Lanka. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

October weather comparison

  Sri Lanka New York
Average temperature 29°C 21°C
Max. temperature 30°C 26°C
Min. temperature 19°C -5°C
Total precipitation 354 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 30 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Sri Lanka with hot temps, averaging around 30°C during the day and nights around 21°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 29°C, with nights around 21°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Sri Lanka is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 20°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

Find affordable vacations to Sri Lanka

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

Check out the climate of Sri Lanka for all months and discover the best travel time

The climate in Sri Lanka is based on weather data from Kandy. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Sri Lanka to get the full picture of the climate.

Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in October in Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in October in Sri Lanka

Temperature in October in Sri Lanka over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in Sri Lanka. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in October in Sri Lanka

Total precipitation in October in Sri Lanka over the years

Daily UV index in October in Sri Lanka

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Sri Lanka, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

Weather experiences in October in Sri Lanka

The weather in October in Sri Lanka is rated 4 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Sri Lanka? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

Write your own review Down
Weather experience:Good StarStarStarStar

It was mostly sunny, although there was some rain. The temperature was pleasant, around 30 degrees.— This text is automatically translated to English

Have you been to Sri Lanka in October?

Share your weather experience in October in Sri Lanka.

Your email will not be shown in the review and will not be shared with others.

Average weather in Sri Lanka by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Sri Lanka. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.