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The average maximum temperature in Sri Lanka in October is 32°. The average maximum temperature is 32° in the previous month and 30° in the next month.
The average temperature in Sri Lanka in October is 28°. The average temperature ranges is 29° in the previous month and 27° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Sri Lanka in October is 25°. The minimum temperature is 25° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Sri Lanka in October are 12 and there are 8.7 hours of sunshine per day on average during October making it a sunny month with few clouds.
The ultraviolet index in Sri Lanka in October is typically 13.3 during October. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Sri Lanka in October is 28.2° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Sri Lanka in October is 2.3cm and on average there are 15.2 rainy days in October making it a wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Sri Lanka in October is 25° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 24° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Sri Lanka in October is typically 90.6%. The maximum relative humidity is 85.6% in the previous month and 94.1% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Sri Lanka in October is typically 77.4%. The average relative humidity is 72.2% in the previous month and 81.9% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Sri Lanka in October is typically 17kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 22kmh in the previous month and 16kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Sri Lanka in October is typically 9kmh. The average wind speed is 13kmh in the previous month and 8kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Sri Lanka in October is from the West-Northwest.
