When to go · Balapitiya

Balapitiya in October

Avoid month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry on the south-west coast)). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.

Key facts

Verdict: Avoid
Temperature: 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C); average high / low
Rain days: 17
Crowds: Low; Sri Lanka overall
Prices: Low; Sri Lanka overall

Plan around it

Verdict

AvoidSri Lanka month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry on the south-west coast)). 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

BalapitiyaHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 17 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 17 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 Balapitiya, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
Oct: 24 °C (75 °F)75 °F (24 °C)
Jan: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Oct: 17
Jan: 6 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1

October: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry on the south-west coast)). Across Sri Lanka: Inter-monsoon rains across the island; flooding and landslides possible.

January: Inside Balapitiya's best window: Dec–Apr (dry on the south-west coast).

Balapitiya: 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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