Sri Lanka in October: weather, sea & travel advice
Sri Lanka in October is especially suited to beach holidays and family holidays. Days are around 28 °C (warm), and the sea is about 28 °C. With about 16 rainy days it is very wet.
Sri Lanka · OctoberPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Day
- 28 °C
- Night
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 28 °C
- Rainy days
- 16 rainy days
- Sun
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 86 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachGood76/100
City breakLimited64/100
ActiveLimited45/100
FamilyGood68/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 28 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (28 °C)
To consider
- Higher chance of rain (about 16 rainy days)
- High humidity (86 %)
All months at a glance
29J
29F
30M
29A
29M
28J
28J
28A
28S
28O
28N
28D
8J
6F
9M
14A
17M
13J
10J
11A
14S
16O
14N
11D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sri Lanka in October?
Daytime highs average around 28 °C, with nights around 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?
On the long-term average, expect about 16 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.