Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District Weather & Climate: Sri Lanka

Climate by month across Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Nuwara Eliya District

Whether you're visiting Nuwara Eliya District in Sri Lanka during the peak of April (29°C (84°F)) or the cooler months around December (25°C (77°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Nuwara Eliya, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In Nuwara Eliya District, during the months of January, February, November and December you can expect comfortable weather, with average temperatures ranging from 25°C (77°F) to 26°C (79°F).

Precipitation in Nuwara Eliya District varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in November with 298 mm (12 in) of rain, while March stays relatively dry with 93 mm (3.7 in). The region experiences its rainy season during April, October, November and December, when monthly rainfall can range from 202 mm (8 in) to 298 mm (12 in).

March is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

Explore Nuwara Eliya District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nuwara Eliya District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nuwara Eliya)

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Nuwara Eliya Hatton Nallathanniya Ginigathena Ramboda Maskeliya
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Climate map of Nuwara Eliya District

Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Nuwara Eliya 25°C (77°F) 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 21°C (70°F) 2028 mm (80 in) 1,486 hours
Hatton 26°C (79°F) 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 21°C (70°F) 3698 mm (146 in) 2,630 hours
Nallathanniya 27°C (81°F) 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 22°C (72°F) 4266 mm (168 in) 2,630 hours
Ginigathena 27°C (81°F) 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 22°C (72°F) 4181 mm (165 in) 2,630 hours
Ramboda 25°C (77°F) 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 20°C (68°F) 2769 mm (109 in) 1,486 hours
Maskeliya 27°C (81°F) 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 21°C (70°F) 3949 mm (155 in) 2,630 hours

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