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Yapahuwa in October

Avoid month. Outside the best window (Jan–Apr, Aug–Sep). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
average high / low
Rain days
13
Crowds
Low
Sri Lanka overall
Prices
Low
Sri Lanka overall

Verdict

AvoidSri Lanka month rating

Outside the best window (Jan–Apr, Aug–Sep). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.

Is another month better than October?

October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • YapahuwaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 23 °C (73 °F), rain on about 13 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
Low
Prices · Sri Lanka overall
Low

Sri Lanka overall: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Yapahuwa, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Oct: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 23 °C (73 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 13

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    Jan: 1

October: Outside the best window (Jan–Apr, Aug–Sep). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.

January: Inside Yapahuwa's best window: Jan–Apr, Aug–Sep.

Yapahuwa: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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