What’s the climate like in Nuwara Eliya?
The current climate of Nuwara Eliya features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 29°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 27°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 12°C and in the warmer months around 19°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Nuwara Eliya in recent years was 37°C in March 2022. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 17°C in February 2022.
On average, Nuwara Eliya receives 2491 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
The best time to visit Nuwara Eliya for pleasant to warm weather is January through March and June through August. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Nuwara Eliya.
Climate Table of Nuwara Eliya
The climate table of Nuwara Eliya shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 26 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 29 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 80 | 124 | 118 | 249 | 255 | 114 | 127 | 164 | 356 | 339 | 281 | 284 |
| UV Index | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 27°C
- Highest temperature: 29°C in March, April, September and December
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in February
- Precipitation: 2491 mm per year, averaging 208 mm per month
- Driest months: 80 mm in January, 114 mm in June and 118 mm in March
- Wettest months: 356 mm in September, 339 mm in October and 284 mm in December
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Average Temperature per Month in Nuwara Eliya
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nuwara Eliya
This graph shows how much precipitation Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Nuwara Eliya
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Nuwara Eliya
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nuwara Eliya
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Nuwara Eliya by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Nuwara Eliya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
