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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Ella.
Ella is a small mountain village in central Sri Lanka, often described as laid-back. While there isn’t much to do in the village itself, the surrounding area has plenty to offer. Situated between cliffs and tea plantations, it provides beautiful viewpoints.
Ella’s climate is unique, with temperatures staying between 20°C (68°F) and 25°C (77°F) throughout the year. However, rainfall varies by season. From June to September, there is little rain, making it an ideal time to visit. But even in the other months, the steady temperature, maintained by the mountains, makes it a great destination year-round.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Ella - and find the best time to visit.
The temperature in Ella remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 32°C (90°F) in July. In December, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 22°C (72°F) in July to 19°C (66°F) in December.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Ella has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 1787 mm (70 in) of rainfall annually. Ella can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 309 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (June), you will experience much drier conditions, with 64 mm (2.5 in) of precipitation spread across 12 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Ella Precipitation page.
Ella can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Ella.
The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
February typically offers the most optimal weather in Ella. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions. Ella has a distinct rainy season from October to December.
Daytime highs range from 27°C (81°F) in December to 32°C (90°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from 19°C (66°F) to 22°C (72°F). Temperatures stay relatively stable year-round.
Annual rainfall is around 1787 mm (70 in). November is the wettest month with 309 mm (12 in), while June is the driest with 64 mm (2.5 in).
Ella receives around 1,486 hours of sunshine per year. March is the sunniest month with 198 hours, while July is the cloudiest with just 67 hours.
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