October weather forecast
Sri Lanka

October in Sri Lanka serves as a precursor to the northeast monsoon, bringing about noticeable changes in weather patterns, especially in the northern and eastern parts of the island. Average temperatures in this transitional month span from 20°C (68°F) to 27°C (80.6°F). The central highlands, including towns like Nuwara Eliya, present a cooler climate, displaying temperatures from 11°C (51.8°F) to 21.5°C (70.7°F).

While much of the southwestern regions and the Central Highlands enjoy relatively dry conditions, the northern and eastern areas start registering increasing rainfall. The commencement of the northeast monsoon becomes evident as the month progresses, with intermittent showers gradually becoming more frequent.

Places such as Batticaloa on the eastern coast start to witness a shift from the predominantly sunny conditions of the preceding months to cloudier skies and heightened precipitation levels. The rain, often accompanied by gusty winds, makes the sea rougher, signaling caution for marine activities.

Contrastingly, the southwestern coast remains suitable for beach visits, even though occasional showers can't be ruled out. As October concludes and November approaches, the northeastern parts of Sri Lanka brace for the full-blown effects of the northeast monsoon, ushering in the final major rainy phase of the year.

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• Colombo - October »
  In Colombo in October, the average water temperature is 28.6°C (83.5°F). In Colombo, Sri Lanka, in October, the average water temperature is 28.6°C (83.5°F).
• Kandy - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is October, when the rain falls for 27.4 days and typically aggregates up to 301mm (11.85") of precipitation. Entering October, Kandy welcomes the second major rainfall of the year, shaping the city's weather by bringing about a considerable increase in precipitation from September to October.
• Galle - October »
  January through April, June through August, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Galle, Sri Lanka. In Galle during October, the rain falls for 26.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 194mm (7.64") of precipitation.
• Jaffna - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Jaffna is October, when the rain falls for 22.6 days and typically aggregates up to 191mm (7.52") of precipitation. In Jaffna in October, it is raining for 22.6 days, with typically 191mm (7.52") of accumulated precipitation.
• Anuradhapura - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Anuradhapura is October, when the rain falls for 23.1 days and typically aggregates up to 205mm (8.07") of precipitation. In October, Anuradhapura's weather conditions record an average high-temperature of a still hot 31.8°C (89.2°F), demonstrating little divergence from the preceding month.
• Nuwara Eliya - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Nuwara Eliya is October, when the rain falls for 28.8 days and typically aggregates up to 656mm (25.83") of precipitation. October welcomes you to Nuwara Eliya with cooler weather and the highest rainfall of the year, making it the wettest month.
• Ratnapura - October »
  The month with the most rainfall in Ratnapura is October, when the rain falls for 28.5 days and typically aggregates up to 357mm (14.06") of precipitation. In Ratnapura in October, it is raining for 28.5 days, with typically 357mm (14.06") of accumulated precipitation.
• Trincomalee - October »
  October is the month with the most rainfall in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. On the first day of October in Trincomalee, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:56.
• Batticaloa - October »
  In Batticaloa, during October, the rain falls for 25.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 177mm (6.97") of precipitation. On the first day of October in Batticaloa, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:54.
• Matara - October »
  In Matara during October, the rain falls for 17.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 63mm (2.48") of precipitation. On the last day of October, in Matara, sunrise is at 05:53 and sunset at 17:48 +0530.
• Negombo - October »
  On the last day of October, in Negombo, sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:50 +0530. In Negombo, in October, during 25.9 rainfall days, 224mm (8.82") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Badulla - October »
  In Badulla in October, during 28.8 rainfall days, 656mm (25.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The months with the lowest UV index in Badulla are January, October through December, with an average maximum UV index of 5.