Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka in October: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Sri Lanka in October is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 27 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
58/100 · #7
Warmth
#10
Dryness
#12
Sun
#10
Sea warmth
#8
Published best categories: none
Sri Lanka · OctoberPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 27 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 85 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | 28 | 25 | 23 | 169 | 6.2 | 85 | 4.3 | 28 | 60 |
| October (selected) | 28 | 25 | 27 | 282 | 5.9 | 85 | 3.5 | 28 | 58 |
| November | 28 | 25 | 26 | 311 | 5.6 | 84 | 2.8 | 29 | 57 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: October (58/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September | +2 | +0.1 °C | +0.2 °C | -3.8 | -112.5 mm | +0.3 h | -0.2 % | +0.8 m/s | -0.3 °C |
| November | -1 | +0.3 °C | -0.4 °C | -1 | +29.2 mm | -0.3 h | -1.2 % | -0.7 m/s | +0.4 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sri Lanka in October?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Sri Lanka in October?
The sea is about 28 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in October?
The curated estimate is about 27 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 282 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
By the climate score, January, February, July and August are the strongest months for Sri Lanka. For a beach trip: January, February, July and August. October is not among them.