Kandy Weather in October
What's the weather like in Kandy (Central) in October 2024?
The climate in Kandy during October can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kandy and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 28°C 82.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 20.1°C 68.1°F |
| Average temperature | 24°C 75.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 297 mm 11.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 16 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.5°C 83.3°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average October is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kandy with around 297mm 11.7 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 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
October temperatures in Kandy
October rainfall
October hourly sunshine
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 Kandy in October 2024.
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Kandy weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 82mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 303mm 11.9ins |
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