The climate of Matale in October is humid. An average of 339 mm precipitation is recorded over 24 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in September, an average of 132 mm is recorded over 17 days.
Temperatures are warm in Matale in October. The average maximum temperature reaches 31°C, while the minimum falls to about 26°C. The month's average temperature is 28°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Matale in October: 36°C as a maximum in 2012 and 20°C as a minimum in 2021. We can expect about 25 days with temperatures above 30°, or 81% of the month.
In October, the days last on average 11:57 in Matale. The sun rises around 05:55 and sets around 17:52.
With only fair weather, the month of October is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Matale in Sri Lanka remains possible depending on your priorities.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Cultural visits and heritage.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Matale in October: Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes.