Best time to visit Nuwara Eliya

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When is the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya?

The best time to visit Nuwara Eliya is March based on the following average weather conditions.

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The weather guide for Sri Lanka (Nuwara Eliya) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Nuwara Eliya?

The hottest time of year in Nuwara Eliya is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 23°C.

Which month has the most rain in Nuwara Eliya?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Nuwara Eliya with 258mm on average. There are normally 17 days in October with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Nuwara Eliya?

The sunniest time of year in Nuwara Eliya is normally March with bright sunshine on average for 58% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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