Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District Weather in February

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in February.

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Nuwara Eliya Hatton Nallathanniya Ginigathena

Are you planning a trip a to Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in February and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Nuwara Eliya District in February

Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. February in Nuwara Eliya District generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Ramboda to 29°C (84°F) in Nallathanniya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 19°C (66°F) in Nallathanniya and 17°C (63°F) in Ramboda.

To explore the conditions in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nuwara Eliya with an average of 107 mm (4.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Nallathanniya with 295 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Nuwara Eliya receives about 162 hours of sunlight in February, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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)

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 Nuwara Eliya District in February

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nuwara Eliya District.

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 Nuwara Eliya District

What is the weather like in February for some of the most popular destinations in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Nuwara Eliya District (February)

Precipitation variation in Nuwara Eliya District (February)

Nuwara Eliya

In February Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
162 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
7 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
excellent
Climate in Nuwara Eliya →

Hatton

In February Hatton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
246 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Hatton →

Nallathanniya

In February Nallathanniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
246 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
285 mm (11 in)
295 mm (12 in)
295 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Nallathanniya →

Ginigathena

In February Ginigathena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
248 hours
246 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
242 mm (9.5 in)
281 mm (11 in)
297 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Ramboda

In February Ramboda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
162 hours
198 hours
Monthly rainfall
146 mm (5.7 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Nuwara Eliya District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka February extremes

Notable February records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the coldest February daytime high in Sri Lanka was 8°C (46°F) in Nuwara Eliya on February 24, 2003.

Popular cities in February

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nuwara Eliya District in February.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuwara Eliya 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Hatton 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 235 mm (9.3 in)
Nallathanniya 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 295 mm (12 in)
Ginigathena 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 281 mm (11 in)
Ramboda 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Maskeliya 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 262 mm (10 in)

Nuwara Eliya District weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in February?

Expect very good weather across Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in February. The popular destination of Nuwara Eliya averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in February?

Daytime temperatures in Nuwara Eliya peak at roughly 26°C (79°F) in February, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

Does Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in February?

Nuwara Eliya typically receives notable rainfall in February, about 107 mm (4.2 in) on average across Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka.

Is February a Good Time to Visit Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka?

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka with overall very good weather in Nuwara Eliya.

Generally speaking, March provides excellent weather in Nuwara Eliya. The weather in October and November, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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