Temperatures in October
It's warm in October in Colombo with an average temperature of 27°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 24°C to a high of 30°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 13°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Colombo in October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Colombo with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 9°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature rises to around 28°C, with nights close to 10°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Colombo will be around 29°C, with nights close to 12°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 60 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 20% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October for Colombo. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Colombo in October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
27°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
30°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
24°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
60 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
6 days | 14 days | |
September
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is October a good time to visit Colombo?
Want nice weather? Then October is a great time to be in Colombo. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Colombo in October
With 37°C, Colombo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2017. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -1°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Colombo
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October in Colombo, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in October in Colombo
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October for Colombo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for October, you can expect around 6 days of rain in Colombo.
Daily UV Index in October in Colombo
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in Colombo, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in October in Colombo Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Colombo, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Colombo Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October in Colombo, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in October for Colombo
Click on a specific day in October for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Colombo. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Colombo by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Colombo. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
