The climate in Gampola during October can be summarized as warm, humid and very wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Gampola and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 19°C (65°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 26.3°C 79.3°F |
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Nightly temperature | 18.6°C 65.4°F |
Average temperature | 22.4°C 72.3°F |
Daily sunshine | 5.8 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 288 mm 11.3 ins |
Rainy days | 16 days |
Sea temperature | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
Humidity | 81% |
Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average October is the wettest month of the year in Gampola with around 288mm 11.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Gampola in October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
Hottest month: | April | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
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Driest month: | February | 90mm 3.5ins |
Sunniest month: | March | 8.4hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 25.6°C 78.1°F |
Wettest month: | October | 288mm 11.3ins |