Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Sri Lanka in October
In October, average daytime highs across the 12 cities listed in Sri Lanka range from 26.9°C in Kandy to 31.0°C in Batticaloa. Monthly rainfall ranges from 141 mm in Ambalantota to 328 mm in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
October in Sri Lanka
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 28.8°C24.1°C | 24.1°C | 327 | 26.0 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 28.5°C24.2°C | 24.2°C | 328 | 26.1 |
| Jaffna | 29.0°C26.0°C | 26.0°C | 208 | 20.9 |
| Negombo | 28.8°C24.5°C | 24.5°C | 315 | 26.4 |
| Kandy | 26.9°C20.7°C | 20.7°C | 257 | 23.0 |
| Trincomalee | 30.7°C25.2°C | 25.2°C | 186 | 18.6 |
| Kalmunai | 30.2°C25.2°C | 25.2°C | 164 | 20.8 |
| Galle | 27.8°C24.5°C | 24.5°C | 263 | 26.5 |
| Point Pedro | 29.3°C25.8°C | 25.8°C | 172 | 18.8 |
| Batticaloa | 31.0°C24.8°C | 24.8°C | 152 | 18.9 |
| Ambalantota | 30.3°C24.7°C | 24.7°C | 141 | 20.3 |
| Matara | 28.4°C24.4°C | 24.4°C | 250 | 26.5 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.