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Kurunegala in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Kurunegala in October 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether October is a good month to travel to Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

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Kurunegala in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Kurunegala in October in summary
Fair weather
Min 26°C Max 31°C 339 mm 15 day(s) 79% 35% UV 7 10.7 h/day
Activities not recommended in October
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:56 17:53
Hourly weather

Average weather in Kurunegala in October 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Kurunegala in October 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in October. This allows you to forecast the weather in October 2026. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Kurunegala in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Kurunegala in October.

Temperatures and rain in Kurunegala in October

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in October.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of October is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Kurunegala in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Kurunegala in October

Check the seasonal normals in Kurunegala in October and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
October
Weather data September October November
Outside temperature
Average temperature 28.5°C 28.3°C 27.5°C
Maximum temperature 31.2°C 31.1°C 30.2°C
Minimum temperature 25.7°C 25.6°C 24.8°C
Record maximum temperature 36.0°C
(2014)
36.0°C
(2012)
35.0°C
(2013)
Record low temperature 21.0°C
(2020)
20.0°C
(2021)
19.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 25 day(s)
(83%)
25 day(s)
(81%)
21 day(s)
(70%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 19 km/h 13 km/h 10 km/h
Wind temperature 25.7°C 25.6°C 24.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 131.5 mm 338.6 mm 339.2 mm
Number of days with precipitation 17 day(s)
(57%)
24 day(s)
(77%)
25 day(s)
(83%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 7 day(s)
(22%)
15 day(s)
(49%)
15 day(s)
(49%)
Record precipitation in one day 60.4 mm
(2010)
74.2 mm
(2010)
115.4 mm
(2018)
Other weather data
Humidity 72% 79% 84%
Visibility 9.5 km 8.8 km 8.2 km
Cloud cover 32% 35% 43%
UV index 7 7 6
Daily sunshine 12h 11h 9h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h59 05h56 06h00
Sunset time 18h08 17h53 17h47
Day length 12h09 11h57 11h47
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When favourable weather fair weather fair weather
Activities and events

What to do in Kurunegala in October?

Activities not recommended in October
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Kurunegala in October last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Kurunegala in October 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.0 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
22°C31°C0.0 mm
3
Partly Cloudy
22°C32°C1.5 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C20.9 mm
5
Light rain shower
21°C27°C3.0 mm
6
Partly Cloudy
21°C29°C0.1 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C1.4 mm
8
Light rain shower
21°C27°C5.4 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C0.1 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
21°C31°C0.2 mm
11
Light rain shower
21°C29°C0.3 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C1.7 mm
13
Light rain shower
21°C29°C3.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C3.2 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C3.6 mm
16
Light rain shower
21°C28°C6.8 mm
17
Light rain shower
21°C28°C4.2 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C2.7 mm
19
Light rain shower
21°C26°C4.8 mm
20
Light rain shower
21°C28°C4.6 mm
21
Light rain
21°C22°C3.2 mm
22
Light rain shower
20°C25°C1.6 mm
23
Light rain shower
21°C26°C0.9 mm
24
Light rain shower
21°C24°C4.9 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
21°C24°C0.9 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C1.0 mm
27
Light rain shower
21°C25°C3.4 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C1.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
20°C30°C0.0 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
21°C30°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
20°C31°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Kurunegala in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Kurunegala in October: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Kurunegala in October, which ranks this month 11th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 31°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 339 mm of precipitation spread over 15 rainy days.

Expect about 10.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 27/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Kurunegala are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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