August Rainfall and Precipitation in Nuwara Eliya District
Average rainfall, rainy days and the driest cities in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in August.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Nuwara Eliya District precipitation in August: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka receive in August?
Nuwara Eliya often experiences a notable amount of rain in August, with an average of about 124 mm (4.9 in). The city's weather is known to change unexpectedly because of these showers.
How many days does it rain in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in August?
Nuwara Eliya sees roughly 11 days rainy days during August.
Is August part of the rainy season in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka?
Not really. August is outside the wettest stretch of the year in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka.
What is the wettest city in August in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka?
Looking at our data, Ginigathena tops the wettest-cities list in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka for August, with monthly rainfall averaging 243 mm (9.6 in).
What is the driest city in August in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka?
Nuwara Eliya is the driest city we have data for in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in August, with monthly rainfall close to 124 mm (4.9 in).
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