October is a relatively dry and sunny month at Unawatuna Beach, making it a great time for sunbathing, swimming, snorkeling, and diving. Surfing conditions are also favorable, with consistent swells and moderate winds. Also consider one of our other suggestions for October.
October experiences a gradual increase in crowds as the high season approaches. The Vap Full Moon Poya Day, a public holiday, occurs in October, but it does not significantly affect the beach's crowd levels.
The average maximum temperature in Unawatuna Beach in October is 30°. The average maximum temperature is 30° in the previous month and 30° in the next month.
The average temperature in Unawatuna Beach in October is 27°. The average temperature ranges is 28° in the previous month and 27° in the next month.
The average minimum temperature in Unawatuna Beach in October is 25°. The minimum temperature is 25° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average day light hours per day in Unawatuna Beach in October are 12 and there are 9 hours of sunshine per day on average during October making it a sunny month with few clouds.
The ultraviolet index in Unawatuna Beach in October is typically 13.6 during October. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.
The average sea water temperature in Unawatuna Beach in October is 27.9° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.
The average total rainfall in Unawatuna Beach in October is 1.1cm and on average there are 20.1 rainy days in October making it a very wet time to visit the beach.
The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in Unawatuna Beach in October is 24° which is very uncomfortable and fairly oppressive unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require airconditioning. The dew point is 25° in the previous month and 24° in the next month.
The average maximum relative humidity in Unawatuna Beach in October is typically 92.8%. The maximum relative humidity is 90.1% in the previous month and 94.3% in the next month.
The average relative humidity in Unawatuna Beach in October is typically 81.1%. The average relative humidity is 79.8% in the previous month and 81.4% in the next month.
The average maximum wind speed in Unawatuna Beach in October is typically 19kmh. The average maximum wind speed is 22kmh in the previous month and 18kmh in the next month.
The average wind speed in Unawatuna Beach in October is typically 10kmh. The average wind speed is 13kmh in the previous month and 9kmh in the next month.
The average wind direction in Unawatuna Beach in October is from the South West.
