Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Colombo with an average temperature of 31°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°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 31°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Colombo will be around 31°C, with nights close to 25°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Water temperature
The water temperature at Colombo is 30°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.
Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 608 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
There’s an average 74% chance of precipitation per day this month. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
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 |
31°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
608 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
23 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 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?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Colombo. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Colombo in October
With 34°C, Colombo hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2015. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 21°C to a high of 28°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 23 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.
