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Udawalawe National Park in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Udawalawe National Park 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 Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.

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Udawalawe National Park in October 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Udawalawe National Park in October in summary
Very bad weather
Min 24°C Max 29°C 620 mm 22 day(s) 88% 52% UV 6 10.0 h/day
Activities not recommended in October
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 05:55 17:53
Hourly weather

Average weather in Udawalawe National Park in October 2026

Very bad weather

The weather in Udawalawe National Park 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 Udawalawe National Park in October

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Udawalawe National Park in October.

Temperatures and rain in Udawalawe National Park 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

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Udawalawe National Park in October

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Udawalawe National Park in October

Check the seasonal normals in Udawalawe National Park 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 26.6°C 26.5°C 26.5°C
Maximum temperature 28.8°C 29.5°C 29.6°C
Minimum temperature 24.3°C 23.6°C 23.4°C
Record maximum temperature 33.0°C
(2018)
32.0°C
(2009)
33.0°C
(2011)
Record low temperature 18.0°C
(2019)
18.0°C
(2021)
18.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 12 day(s)
(40%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
18 day(s)
(60%)
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 13 km/h 11 km/h 7 km/h
Wind temperature 24.4°C 23.6°C 23.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 400.9 mm 620.1 mm 613.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 27 day(s)
(90%)
29 day(s)
(94%)
28 day(s)
(93%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 19 day(s)
(63%)
22 day(s)
(71%)
23 day(s)
(75%)
Record precipitation in one day 78.9 mm
(2017)
115.4 mm
(2009)
112.0 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 87% 88% 90%
Visibility 8.0 km 7.6 km 7.7 km
Cloud cover 58% 52% 49%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 10h 9h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h59 05h55 05h58
Sunset time 18h08 17h53 17h48
Day length 12h09 11h58 11h50
Our opinion on the climate in October
The review of Where And When fair weather very bad weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Udawalawe National Park in October?

Activities not recommended in October
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Udawalawe National Park in October last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
20°C29°C1.5 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.3 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C0.2 mm
4
Light rain shower
24°C29°C5.3 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C2.3 mm
6
Light rain shower
20°C29°C0.8 mm
7
Light rain shower
22°C29°C0.5 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C0.0 mm
9
Light rain shower
20°C30°C0.5 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
22°C29°C0.8 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
23°C28°C1.1 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C1.6 mm
13
Light rain shower
21°C29°C3.1 mm
14
Light rain shower
20°C28°C6.9 mm
15
Light rain shower
19°C28°C8.3 mm
16
Light rain shower
19°C28°C4.3 mm
17
Light rain shower
20°C28°C2.3 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C2.2 mm
19
Light rain shower
19°C27°C3.2 mm
20
Light rain shower
19°C27°C2.7 mm
21
Light drizzle
19°C23°C6.7 mm
22
Light rain shower
18°C25°C3.0 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
19°C25°C6.4 mm
24
Light rain shower
19°C25°C9.7 mm
25
Light rain shower
18°C26°C4.3 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
20°C28°C2.1 mm
27
Moderate or heavy rain shower
19°C27°C7.1 mm
28
Light rain shower
18°C27°C3.1 mm
29
Partly Cloudy
19°C31°C0.0 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
19°C31°C0.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
19°C32°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Udawalawe National Park in October?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Udawalawe National Park in October: your frequently asked questions

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

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Udawalawe National Park in October, which places this month 11th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 29°C during the day and 24°C at night, with about 620 mm of precipitation spread over 22 rainy days.

Expect about 10.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 22/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Udawalawe National Park are: January. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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