Nuwara Eliya in May
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C. Very wet: about 29 rainy days.
25°CAvg high
19°CAvg low
29Rainy days (211 mm)
12:19 hDaylight
05:54Sunrise · 18:13 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 25°C
- Very wet: about 29 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.4 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 May?
Daytime highs average 25°C and nights about 19°C.
When is the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
The best months are February, March, January.