Colombo in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Colombo in october 2024
The weather in Colombo in october comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout october
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
83°F
Moderate rain at times
52% of time
21%
12%
9%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
47% of time
23%
23%
9%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
24%
18%
9%
Weather at 3am
79°F
55%
20%
13%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Colombo in october
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Colombo in october.
The climate of Colombo in october is tolerable
the weather in Colombo in october is wet (with 17.4in of precipitation over 20 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in september it receives an average of 18.6in of precipitation over 20 days.
The climate is very hot here the month of october. The high seasonal norm is 88°F. The minimum is 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Colombo is 85°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Colombo in october with a maximum record of 94°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 76°F in 2009. You can plan to have about 21 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 68 of time.
On average, in Colombo, the days of october last 11:59. Sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset is at 17:56.
With a correct climate, the month of october is okay (but not the best) to go in that area in Sri Lanka.
October: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in october, there are destinations with better weather than Colombo:
In october, Tangalle, Matara, Mirissa, Unakuruwa Beach and Weligama have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Colombo in october
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of october.
| October | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 76°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 17km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 17.4in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (63%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.8in (2010) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 82% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.88km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 49% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:57 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 17:56 | ||||
| Length of day | 11:59 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in october | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last october?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Colombo in october 2023:
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 79°F
77°F to 81°F
76°F to 77°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
79°F to 83°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 81°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 79°F
77°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
79°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 85°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 81°F
77°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in october
Cities near Colombo:
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in october | bad weather |
| Panadura in october | tolerable weather |
| Negombo in october | tolerable weather |
| Kalutara in october | tolerable weather |
| Bentota in october | tolerable weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in october | tolerable weather |
| Chilaw in october | tolerable weather |
| Adam’s peak in october | very bad weather |
| Ambalangoda in october | tolerable weather |
| Hatton in october | very bad weather |
| Neluwa in october | very bad weather |
| Gampola in october | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Colombo
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Weather data for Colombo in october:
Weather data for Colombo for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Colombo. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Colombo can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Colombo.