Nuwara Eliya weather
At 12:45 AM local time it was fog and 14°C (57°F). Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar. Nuwara Eliya sits 1865 m (6,119 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nuwara Eliya, Central Province, Sri Lanka.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Jun–Aug, Jan–MarOff season Oct–Nov
About Nuwara Eliya weather
Is it raining in Nuwara Eliya right now?
No. It’s fog and 14° right now. Light rain for 5 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Nuwara Eliya this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–22° and lows of 12–13°. Rain is likely on 7 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Nuwara Eliya lately?
In the past 7 days, Nuwara Eliya had 6 rainy days and 72.7 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Nuwara Eliya?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Nuwara Eliya weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya is Jun–Aug, Jan–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Nov tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 25°C (77°F) in December to 28°C (83°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Nuwara Eliya?
November is the wettest month, with about 274 mm (10.8 in) of rain on average. July is the driest, with about 82 mm (3.2 in).
What is the hottest month in Nuwara Eliya?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 28°C (83°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 25°C (77°F) and lows of 18°C (65°F).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months