Sri Lanka Weather in October

It is recommended to go to the cultural highlights such as Sacred City of Anuradhapura, Ancient City of Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya Lion Rock, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sacred City of Kandy and Old Town of Galle & its Fortifications. All of them are UNESCO World Heritages, and these precious ruins and temples could help you understand the splendid history and multicultural religion of Sri Lanka.

Yala National Park

It is a great place for wildlife enthusiasts. You could observe diverse variety of local flora and fauna, such as leopard and elephants; it is also rich in bird species. Yala National Park is the most visited safari with five districts, but only one of them is open to the public.

Little Adam’s Peak

It is not far away from Ella Town, which is located in the Hill Country, a breathtaking place with lush tea garden and waterfalls. You can take Ella Town as a relay station so you can hike to the mountain to watch sunrise in the morning and overlook the beautiful scenery of surrounding areas.

Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage

It is a sanctuary for injured or homeless elephants to provide them with medical treatments and care. Tourists can feed the baby elephants and watch them bathing in the river. You can also ride one of them to have an interesting experience.

Colombo

It is a fascinating city as the commercial center and important port of Sri Lanka. You can visit the Town Hall, The National Museum of Colombo and Galle Face Green to experience the development of this city. You can visit Gangarama Vihara where you can appreciate the Buddhist art and carvings.

Deepavali in 2025

It is called the festival of lights, often in October or November, to celebrate the victory of light over darkness. People who travel to Sri Lanka in this month can feel this passionate Hindu festival. In 2025, Deepavali will be celebrated on 21st October.