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Weather in April in Nuwara Eliya District

Planning a trip to Nuwara Eliya District this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What is the weather like in Nuwara Eliya District in April?

Nuwara Eliya District is a region in Sri Lanka. April in Nuwara Eliya District generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 20°C in Nuwara Eliya. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nuwara Eliya District in April, check out the map below. In Nuwara Eliya District, April typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

For a closer look at conditions across Nuwara Eliya District, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Nuwara Eliya with an average of 202 mm to heavy rainfall in Ginigathena with 474 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Nuwara Eliya usually sees around 157 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

For a more detailed look at Nuwara Eliya District's conditions throughout the year, check out our Nuwara Eliya District climate page.

Where to go in Nuwara Eliya District in April

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Nuwara Eliya District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Nuwara Eliya District's climate page.

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Nuwara Eliya District?

Nuwara Eliya

In April Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Nuwara Eliya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
18°C 
198 hours 
94 mm 
7 days 
29°C 
20°C 
157 hours 
202 mm 
13 days 
May   >> May
>>  
29°C 
21°C 
103 hours 
158 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Nuwara Eliya

Hatton

In April Hatton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Hatton
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
19°C 
276 hours 
237 mm 
8 days 
29°C 
20°C 
235 hours 
404 mm 
13 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
21°C 
202 hours 
276 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Hatton

Nallathanniya

In April Nallathanniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Nallathanniya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
20°C 
276 hours 
295 mm 
8 days 
poor 
29°C 
21°C 
235 hours 
470 mm 
13 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
22°C 
202 hours 
306 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Nallathanniya

Ramboda

In April Ramboda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ramboda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
28°C 
18°C 
198 hours 
146 mm 
8 days 
28°C 
19°C 
157 hours 
290 mm 
13 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
27°C 
20°C 
103 hours 
221 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Ramboda

Ginigathena

In April Ginigathena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Ginigathena
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   March March
<<  
29°C 
20°C 
276 hours 
297 mm 
8 days 
poor 
29°C 
21°C 
235 hours 
474 mm 
13 days 
poor 
May   >> May
>>  
28°C 
22°C 
202 hours 
303 mm 
12 days 
poor 
Climate in Ginigathena

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Nuwara Eliya District, in Sri Lanka.

Is April the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya District?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Nuwara Eliya, April may not be the ideal time to visit Nuwara Eliya District.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March offering mostly perfect weather in Nuwara Eliya. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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