Best Time to Visit Nuwara Eliya: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Nuwara Eliya: February, March, January.
- Best months for Nuwara Eliya: February, March, January.
- Peak season is February, March, January. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Wettest months: May, October, July.
- The least pleasant month is December (score 6.1).
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
When is the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
The best months are February, March, January.
When is the rainy season in Nuwara Eliya?
The wettest months are May, October, July.