Is October a good time to visit Sri Lanka?

Yes, October is a good time to visit Sri Lanka. The rainy season, which starts in the south and west at the end of April, finishes and turns into dry weather by October. From this point, the southern and western regions experience pleasant weather conditions which last until April. The central regions of the country including Sigiriya Kandy Nuwara Eliya Udawalawe and Yala National Parks enter their prime travel season when October begins.