Sri Lanka weather in October
Sri Lanka averages 28°C by day and 24°C at night in October, with the sea at 29°C and 28 days with at least 1 mm of rain.
Day
28°C
Night
24°C
Sea
29°C
Rainy days
28
Flight from London
11h
What October feels like
October is hot but wet in Sri Lanka: rainy season, so pack for showers.
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
It is rainy season, with rain on about 28 days.
Of the 48 sun destinations we track, Sri Lanka is the #22 warmest in October.
Want it warmer in October?
These are hotter than Sri Lanka this month for at most an hour and a half more flying:
Sri Lanka weather by month
October is highlighted. Compare with September and November, or see the full year in Sri Lanka.
Sri Lanka in October: quick answers
Is Sri Lanka hot in October?
October is hot but wet in Sri Lanka: rainy season, so pack for showers. Average highs are 28°C and lows 24°C.
Can you swim in Sri Lanka in October?
The sea is warm at 29°C: comfortable for long swims.
Does it rain in Sri Lanka in October?
It is rainy season, with rain on about 28 days.
What is the warmest month in Sri Lanka?
March, at an average high of 31°C. The coolest is August at 28°C.
How long is the flight to Sri Lanka from the UK?
About 11h direct from London, estimated from the 8,838 km distance. Check your airline for exact times.
Still choosing? See where is hot in October for every destination ranked by temperature, sea and flight time.
How we measured this
Averages of every day in October from 2016 to 2025 for south coast, from the Open-Meteo historical weather archive (ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis). Sea temperature is the 2023 to 2025 average from the Open-Meteo marine archive. A rainy day has at least 1 mm of rain. Reanalysis describes an area about 25 km across, so sheltered resorts can run a degree or two warmer. Flight time is a distance-based estimate from London Heathrow.
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