Nuwara Eliya

Horton Plains National Park Weather in September

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in September.

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Nuwara Eliya Ohiya

Considering a trip to Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka this September and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Horton Plains National Park in September

Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. September in Horton Plains National Park generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) in Nuwara Eliya.

For a closer look at conditions across Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Nuwara Eliya with an average of 166 mm (6.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Ohiya with 189 mm (7.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is quite limited in many locations during September. Nuwara Eliya receives roughly 87 hours of sunlight. For destinations with more sunshine, our weather planner offers alternatives worldwide.

Explore Horton Plains National Park by month

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

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Horton Plains National Park in September

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Horton Plains National Park.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Horton Plains National Park

What is the weather like in September for some of the most popular destinations in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Horton Plains National Park (September)

Precipitation variation in Horton Plains National Park (September)

Nuwara Eliya

In September Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
87 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
292 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
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Ohiya

In September Ohiya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
75 hours
87 hours
119 hours
Monthly rainfall
135 mm (5.3 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
338 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Ohiya →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Horton Plains National Park, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in September

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Horton Plains National Park in September.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuwara Eliya 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
Ohiya 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)

Horton Plains National Park weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in September?

In September, Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka generally has pleasant weather conditions. Nuwara Eliya sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka in September?

Daytime temperatures in Nuwara Eliya peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in September, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

Does Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in September?

Rainfall in Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka peaks during September. Nuwara Eliya averages roughly 166 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Nuwara Eliya, September might be a good time to visit Horton Plains National Park, Sri Lanka. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, March provides perfect weather in Nuwara Eliya. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Horton Plains National Park.

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