Nuwara Eliya in October
6.1out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Very wet: about 27 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
17°CAvg low
27Rainy days (354 mm)
11:51 hDaylight
05:57Sunrise · 17:47 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?
Rain in October varies a lot between years (±3.4 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. 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 October?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 17°C.
When is the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
The best months are February, March, January.