Nuwara Eliya in August
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
18°CAvg low
27Rainy days (183 mm)
12:14 hDaylight
06:04Sunrise · 18:18 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Very wet: about 27 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (2.2 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 16°C | 120 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.9 |
| February | 24°C | 16°C | 103 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| March | 26°C | 16°C | 108 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.3 |
| April | 26°C | 18°C | 243 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 25°C | 19°C | 211 mm | 29 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 24°C | 19°C | 166 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 24°C | 18°C | 177 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 24°C | 18°C | 183 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 24°C | 18°C | 228 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 24°C | 17°C | 354 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 23°C | 17°C | 331 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 23°C | 17°C | 233 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Nuwara Eliya in August?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 18°C.
When is the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
The best months are February, March, January.