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Weather & Climate in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nuwara Eliya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 182 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 6,129 feet.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 182 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6,129 ft (1,868 m) |
| Area | 5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,478/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 6.9708°N, 80.7829°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Colombo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Hurricane History
2 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.
| Year | Name | Category | Max Wind | Closest |
| 2000 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 104 mph | 172 km |
| 1992 | Unnamed | Category 1 | 63 mph | 251 km |
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 7.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 6.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 6.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 9.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 9.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 62°F (17°C) | 8.4 in |
Nuwara Eliya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 61°F in January to 66°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 84.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and February the driest (3.7").