Sri Lanka weather in October - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?

Daytime
31°
Night
25°
☀️ Day length
11 h 57 min
Chance of rain
57%
Thunder days
32%
Humid days
100%
WEATHER THROUGH THE YEARSri Lanka - October vs the year31°23°31°24°32°25°33°25°32°26°32°26°32°26°31°26°31°26°31°25°30°24°30°24°CHANCE OF RAIN (%)212323325141253046575341JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecWARMESTApr (33°)COLDESTNov (30°)DRIESTJan (21%)WETTESTOct (57%)world-prices.com · 2026-07-08 · ★ best months
In October, Sri Lanka averages about 31° during the day and 25° at night. Rain is fairly likely - around a 57% chance on a given day, so pack for showers.

Sri Lanka weather all year - average temperatures and rain

MonthDayNightChance of rain
January ★ 31℃23℃21%
February ★ 31℃24℃23%
March 32℃25℃23%
April 33℃25℃32%
May 32℃26℃51%
June 32℃26℃41%
July 32℃26℃25%
August 31℃26℃30%
September 31℃26℃46%
October 31℃25℃57%
November 30℃24℃53%
December ★ 30℃24℃41%
★ - months most often recommended for travel

Where is it warmest in Sri Lanka in October? Weather by city

PlaceDayNight🌊 SeaChance of rain
Batticaloa 32℃25℃30℃30%
Colombo 31℃25℃29℃64%
Srijayewardenepurakotte 31℃25℃29℃65%
Negombo 31℃25℃29℃64%
Kandy 30℃25℃-63%
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka weather - other months

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