Nuwara Eliya Weather
Nuwara Eliya 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.
Nuwara Eliya current weather
Nuwara Eliya now (local time 13:00)
18°C
Thunderstorm
- Feels like
- 20°
- Humidity
- 94%
- Wind
- 1 km/h
Next 7 days · what to wear
12° – 22°C
Rain likely on 7 of 7 days
👕 Short sleeves with a light long-sleeve or jacket for cool mornings and evenings; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Nuwara Eliya 14-day forecast
Today
10/4
⛈️
22°
13°
💧100%
Mon
10/5
⛈️
20°
13°
💧100%
Tue
10/6
🌦️
22°
12°
💧100%
Wed
10/7
🌧️
21°
12°
💧100%
Thu
10/8
🌦️
21°
12°
💧100%
Fri
10/9
🌦️
21°
13°
💧100%
Sat
10/10
🌦️
19°
13°
💧99%
Sun
10/11
🌦️
23°
12°
💧99%
Mon
10/12
🌦️
22°
12°
💧96%
Tue
10/13
☁️
23°
10°
💧96%
Wed
10/14
🌦️
22°
11°
💧97%
Thu
10/15
⛈️
20°
13°
💧100%
Fri
10/16
🌦️
21°
13°
💧100%
Sat
10/17
🌧️
20°
13°
💧100%
Best time to visit Nuwara Eliya
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Nuwara Eliya are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is March (average high 21°C) and the coldest is December (average low 10°C).
Nuwara Eliya climate by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | vs Hong Kong |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanBest | 18°C | 9°C | 109 mm | 87% | -3°C |
| FebBest | 19°C | 10°C | 86 mm | 84% | -3°C |
| MarBest | 21°C | 11°C | 104 mm | 81% | -4°C |
| AprBest | 20°C | 13°C | 175 mm | 84% | -7°C |
| MayBest | 19°C | 13°C | 164 mm | 89% | -11°C |
| JunBest | 18°C | 13°C | 101 mm | 89% | -13°C |
| JulBest | 18°C | 12°C | 82 mm | 89% | -14°C |
| AugBest | 18°C | 12°C | 92 mm | 88% | -14°C |
| SepBest | 18°C | 12°C | 129 mm | 87% | -13°C |
| Oct | 18°C | 12°C | 234 mm | 88% | -11°C |
| Nov | 18°C | 11°C | 274 mm | 89% | -8°C |
| Dec | 17°C | 10°C | 212 mm | 90% | -4°C |
Data: NASA POWER 2001–2020 climatology (MERRA-2, elevation-corrected); Hong Kong comparison uses HKO 1991–2020 normals.
Nuwara Eliya weather month by month: what to wear
Nuwara Eliya in OctoberThis month
October in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, around 234 mm of rain (wet) and 88% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Nuwara Eliya in November
November in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C, around 274 mm of rain (very wet) and 89% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Nuwara Eliya in December
December in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C, around 212 mm of rain (wet) and 90% humidity — about 4°C colder than Hong Kong.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Nuwara Eliya in JanuaryBest month
January in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C, around 109 mm of rain (some rain) and 87% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Nuwara Eliya in FebruaryBest month
February in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C, around 86 mm of rain (some rain) and 84% humidity — about 3°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Nuwara Eliya in MarchBest month
March in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C, around 104 mm of rain (some rain) and 81% humidity — about 4°C colder 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; big day–night swing, so dress in layers.
Nuwara Eliya in AprilBest month
April in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C, around 175 mm of rain (wet) and 84% humidity — about 7°C colder 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; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Nuwara Eliya in MayBest month
May in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C, around 164 mm of rain (wet) and 89% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
Nuwara Eliya in JuneBest month
June in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 13°C, around 101 mm of rain (some rain) and 89% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Nuwara Eliya in JulyBest month
July in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, around 82 mm of rain (some rain) and 89% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Nuwara Eliya in AugustBest month
August in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, around 92 mm of rain (some rain) and 88% humidity — about 14°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
Nuwara Eliya in SeptemberBest month
September in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, around 129 mm of rain (some rain) and 87% humidity — about 13°C colder than Hong Kong. It's one of the most comfortable months of the year to visit.
👕 Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
FAQ
›What is the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
On temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Nuwara Eliya are Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep. The hottest month is March (average high 21°C) and the coldest is December (average low 10°C).
›What's the weather like in Nuwara Eliya in October, and what should I wear?
October in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 12°C, around 234 mm of rain (wet) and 88% humidity — about 11°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
›What's the weather like in Nuwara Eliya in November, and what should I wear?
November in Nuwara Eliya is mild and cool: average highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C, around 274 mm of rain (very wet) and 89% humidity — about 8°C colder than Hong Kong. What to wear: Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater; it's wet, so pack a compact umbrella.
›When is the rainy season in Nuwara Eliya?
Nuwara Eliya is wettest in November, with about 274 mm on average, and driest in July, with about 82 mm.
›How cold does Nuwara Eliya get? Does it snow?
The coldest month is December, averaging 17°C by day and 10°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: March; coldest: December.