SeasonMapBentota weather in October
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October in Bentota: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 30 rainy days.
#11 of 12 months in Bentota · #1119 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Bentota climate normals — October
| Daytime high | 28°C / 83°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 84°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 371 mm / 14.6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 30 days | |
| Humidity | 87% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 13 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 49 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Bentota in October
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Bentota's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherBentota's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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What's on in Bentota in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Poya days
1 Jan – 31 DecClosuresEvery full moon is a civil holiday and the sale of alcohol is prohibited islandwide, hotel bars included. There are thirteen or fourteen a year, so one will land on most trips. Source ↗
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk30 rainy days and about 371 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Bentota — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Bentota?
Bentota in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Bentota?
- October in Bentota: warm, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 30 rainy days. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Bentota on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Bentota in October?
- In October, Bentota averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 24.4°C, with about 370.9 mm of rain over roughly 29.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Bentota in October?
- Bentota has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 49 in October.
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