When to go · Sammanthurai
Sammanthurai in October
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (humid summer).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (humid summer).
Is another month better than October?
October is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Sammanthurai's best window: Nov–Apr (North‑East monsoon, cooler).
- DecemberGreatInside Sammanthurai's best window: Nov–Apr (North‑East monsoon, cooler).
- JanuaryGreatInside Sammanthurai's best window: Nov–Apr (North‑East monsoon, cooler).
- FebruaryGreatInside Sammanthurai's best window: Nov–Apr (North‑East monsoon, cooler).
Weather in October
- SammanthuraiHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 75 °F (24 °C), rain on about 9 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 Sammanthurai, side by side.
Verdict
Oct: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Oct: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °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: 9
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Oct: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Oct: 0
Jan: 1
October: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (humid summer).
January: Inside Sammanthurai's best window: Nov–Apr (North‑East monsoon, cooler).
Sammanthurai: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen