Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District Weather in January

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

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Nuwara Eliya Hatton Nallathanniya Ginigathena

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What to Expect in Nuwara Eliya District in January

Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. January 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 25°C (77°F) in Ramboda to 28°C (82°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 January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nuwara Eliya with an average of 124 mm (4.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Nallathanniya with 285 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Nuwara Eliya gets around 166 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Nuwara Eliya District (January)

Precipitation variation in Nuwara Eliya District (January)

Nuwara Eliya

In January Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
229 mm (9 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Hatton

In January Hatton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
248 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
394 mm (16 in)
229 mm (9 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Hatton →

Nallathanniya

In January Nallathanniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
248 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
476 mm (19 in)
285 mm (11 in)
295 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Ginigathena

In January Ginigathena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
248 hours
246 hours
Monthly rainfall
430 mm (17 in)
242 mm (9.5 in)
281 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
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Ramboda

In January Ramboda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
143 hours
166 hours
162 hours
Monthly rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
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In our records: Sri Lanka January extremes

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

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Sri Lanka dropped to -2°C (28°F) in Bentota on January 1, 2020.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuwara Eliya 25°C (77°F) 18°C (64°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Hatton 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Nallathanniya 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 285 mm (11 in)
Ginigathena 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 242 mm (9.5 in)
Ramboda 25°C (77°F) 17°C (63°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Maskeliya 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 259 mm (10 in)

Nuwara Eliya District weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

In January, Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka generally has pleasant weather conditions. Nuwara Eliya sees daytime temperatures near 25°C (77°F), with nights cooling to roughly 18°C (64°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Nuwara Eliya peak at roughly 25°C (77°F) in January, dropping to about 18°C (64°F) overnight.

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

Nuwara Eliya typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 124 mm (4.9 in) on average across Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Nuwara Eliya, January might be a good time to visit Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March offering mostly perfect weather in Nuwara Eliya. The weather in October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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