Best time to visit Sri Lanka in October
October is a less ideal time to visit Sri Lanka — the country-average travel-comfort score is 58/100. The best months are February, January, March.
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Weather in Sri Lanka in October
Typical weather across Sri Lanka in October: average high 28.4°C, low 24.2°C, about 365.1 mm of rain, and 8.4 hours of sunshine per day. Among Sri Lanka's cities, Colombo has the best weather in October (score 58/100, October climate details).
| Metric | Sri Lanka avg | Best city (Colombo) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 58 | 58 |
| High / Low | 28.4° / 24.2° | 28.4° / 24.2° |
| Precipitation | 365.1 mm | 1825.5 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.4 | 8.4 |
Is October recommended?
October is not the best month to visit Sri Lanka. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Sri Lanka.
When to visit Sri Lanka in other months
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