Our verdict
The best time to visit Nuwara Eliya is January
The very hottest temperatures in Nuwara Eliya get to around 30℃ (87℉) in the height of summer. The average low temperatures in winter float around 16℃ (60℉), while the coldest it gets down to is about 11℃ (53℉).
The sun stays up the longest in Nuwara Eliya in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Nuwara Eliya falls around October, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in January instead.
Find out everything you need to know about when to visit Nuwara Eliya below, including detailed information about the weather and tools to help you find the best prices and book your trip.
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Nuwara Eliya seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Nuwara Eliya as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Nuwara Eliya is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Nuwara Eliya
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Nuwara Eliya for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Nuwara Eliya climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Nuwara Eliya for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Nuwara Eliya in January
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 84%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 85mm (3") over 18 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in February
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 158mm (6") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in March
- Average temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 16℃ (61℉)
- Average humidity: 80%
- Average sunny days: 9 days
- Average rainfall: 121mm (5") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in March, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in April
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 273mm (11") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in April, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in May
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 290mm (11") over 30 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in May, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in June
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (67℉)
- Average humidity: 83%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 113mm (4") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in June, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in July
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 112mm (4") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in July, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in August
- Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 136mm (5") over 27 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in August, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in September
- Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
- Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average humidity: 82%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 182mm (7") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in September, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
Nuwara Eliya in October
- Average temperature: 21℃ (71℉)
- Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 86%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 656mm (26") over 29 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in October, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in November
- Average temperature: 21℃ (69℉)
- Average high temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average low temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average humidity: 89%
- Average sunny days: 1 days
- Average rainfall: 416mm (16") over 28 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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Nuwara Eliya in December
- Average temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
- Average high temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 228mm (9") over 25 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Nuwara Eliya in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.
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