Nuwara Eliya Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

The temperature in Nuwara Eliya remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently comfortable climate. Average daytime temperatures reach a comfortable 29°C (84°F) in April. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 25°C (77°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 21°C (70°F) in April to 18°C (64°F) in January.

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Temperature ranges by month

Nuwara Eliya has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2028 mm (80 in) of rainfall annually. Nuwara Eliya can be quite wet during November, receiving approximately 298 mm (12 in) of precipitation over 16 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (March), you will experience much drier conditions, with 94 mm (3.7 in) of precipitation spread across 7 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Nuwara Eliya Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Nuwara Eliya can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of March under a blue sky, with approximately 6.6 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in July, with only 2.2 hours of sunlight per day.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Nuwara Eliya.

The city experiences its highest humidity in May, reaching 87%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 65%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s (2 knots) and 3 m/s (6 knots) throughout the year. It is lowest in April, October and November and highest during June, July and August. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)