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October in Sri Lanka

An inter-monsoon month: lush landscapes and passing showers anywhere. Great value for flexible travellers.

Where the weather is best in October

West & South Coast

Wetter
Colombo · Bentota · Galle · Mirissa · Tangalle

Monsoon rains, lush and quiet

Hill Country

Wetter
Kandy · Nuwara Eliya · Ella

Monsoon rains, lush and quiet

Cultural Triangle

Good
Sigiriya · Dambulla · Polonnaruwa · Anuradhapura

Mostly fine, with some showers

East Coast & North

Good
Trincomalee · Pasikudah · Arugam Bay · Jaffna

Mostly fine, with some showers

What's on in October

DeepavaliThe Hindu festival of lights (Oct/Nov)
Inter-monsoonLush landscapes, passing showers and great value
Bird migrationWinter migrants begin to arrive

Tours

Tours for October

Yoga pose on a tropical beachWellness8days

Ayurveda & Yoga Retreat

Rest, restore and come home renewed

Bentota · Galle

FromUS$450 pp

Ready when you are

Travelling in October?

We'll plan a route that follows the sunshine, whatever month you travel.

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