Sri LankaThe climate of Nuwara Eliya
The current climate in Nuwara Eliya features temperatures ranging from a high of 29°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. 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.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.
Temperature records
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.
Rainfall amount
On average, Nuwara Eliya receives 2491 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
The best time to visit Nuwara Eliya for mild to warm weather is January up to March and June up to August. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Nuwara Eliya.
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Climate Table of Nuwara Eliya
The climate table of Nuwara Eliya shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall 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 |
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Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Nuwara Eliya
Yearly Temperature in Nuwara Eliya
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Nuwara Eliya
Total Yearly Precipitation in Nuwara Eliya
UV index chart
This chart 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.
Average UV Index per Month in Nuwara Eliya
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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.