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Ella Weather

Ella weather today, the 14-day forecast, and average temperature, rain and what to wear for every month — compared against Hong Kong. Best months to visit: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep.

Ella current weather

Ella now (local time 13:00)

26°C

Drizzle

Feels like
29°
Humidity
69%
Wind
9 km/h

Next 7 days · what to wear

17° – 27°C

Rain likely on 7 of 7 days

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Ella 14-day forecast

  1. Today

    10/4

    🌦️

    26°

    17°

    💧100%

  2. Mon

    10/5

    ⛈️

    26°

    17°

    💧100%

  3. Tue

    10/6

    🌧️

    27°

    17°

    💧100%

  4. Wed

    10/7

    ⛈️

    25°

    17°

    💧100%

  5. Thu

    10/8

    🌦️

    25°

    17°

    💧100%

  6. Fri

    10/9

    ⛈️

    26°

    18°

    💧100%

  7. Sat

    10/10

    🌦️

    26°

    18°

    💧98%

  8. Sun

    10/11

    🌦️

    26°

    16°

    💧96%

  9. Mon

    10/12

    🌦️

    27°

    17°

    💧90%

  10. Tue

    10/13

    ☁️

    27°

    15°

    💧80%

  11. Wed

    10/14

    🌦️

    27°

    15°

    💧92%

  12. Thu

    10/15

    🌦️

    26°

    17°

    💧94%

  13. Fri

    10/16

    🌧️

    26°

    18°

    💧98%

  14. Sat

    10/17

    🌦️

    23°

    17°

    💧100%

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Best time to visit Ella

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Ella are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is August (average high 27°C) and the coldest is December (average low 16°C).

Ella climate by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityvs Hong Kong
JanBest22°C15°C144 mm89%+2°C
FebBest23°C15°C106 mm86%+1°C
MarBest25°C16°C102 mm81%+1°C
AprBest26°C18°C155 mm81%-2°C
MayBest26°C18°C128 mm81%-5°C
JunBest26°C17°C62 mm77%-7°C
JulBest26°C17°C50 mm73%-8°C
AugBest27°C17°C64 mm72%-7°C
SepBest27°C17°C112 mm73%-6°C
Oct25°C17°C221 mm80%-5°C
Nov23°C17°C289 mm88%-3°C
Dec22°C16°C262 mm90%0°C

Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.

Ella weather month by month: what to wear

Ella in OctoberThis month

October in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C, around 221 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Ella in November

November in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C, around 289 mm of rain (very wet) and 88% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Ella in December

December in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C, around 262 mm of rain (very wet) and 90% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

Ella in JanuaryBest month

January in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C, around 144 mm of rain (some rain) and 89% humidity — about 2°C warmer than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.

Ella in FebruaryBest month

February in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C, around 106 mm of rain (some rain) and 86% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings.

Ella in MarchBest month

March in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C, around 102 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about the same as Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Ella in AprilBest month

April in Ella is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C, around 155 mm of rain (wet) and 81% humidity — about 2°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella; humid, so quick-dry fabrics help.

Ella in MayBest month

May in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C, around 128 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.

Ella in JuneBest month

June in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C, around 62 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 77% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.

Ella in JulyBest month

July in Ella is warm to hot: average highs of 26°C and lows of 17°C, around 50 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 73% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors.

Ella in AugustBest month

August in Ella is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C, around 64 mm of rain (mostly dry) and 72% humidity — about 7°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

Ella in SeptemberBest month

September in Ella is warm to hot: average highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C, around 112 mm of rain (some rain) and 73% humidity — about 6°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.

👕 Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.

FAQ

›What is the best time to visit Ella?

On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Ella are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is August (average high 27°C) and the coldest is December (average low 16°C).

›What's the weather like in Ella in October, and what should I wear?

October in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C, around 221 mm of rain (wet) and 80% humidity — about 5°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves, plus a light layer for air-conditioned interiors; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

›What's the weather like in Ella in November, and what should I wear?

November in Ella is pleasantly warm: average highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C, around 289 mm of rain (very wet) and 88% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.

›When is the rainy season in Ella?

Ella is wettest in November, with about 289 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 50 mm.

›How cold does Ella get? Does it snow?

The coldest month is December, averaging 22°C by day and 16°C at night. Snow is very unlikely.

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Forecast data: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), refreshed every 3 hours. Hottest month: August; coldest: December.