Nuwara Eliya Weather in August
What's the weather like in Nuwara Eliya (Central) in August 2024?
The climate in Nuwara Eliya during August can be summarized as mild and wet.
August is in the summer in Nuwara Eliya and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 19.7°C 67.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 13.7°C 56.7°F |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 3.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 144 mm 5.7 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.8°C 82.1°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 13.7kph 9 mph |
On average August is the 4th driest month of the year in Nuwara Eliya with around 144mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.7 hours of sunshine per day.
August temperatures in Nuwara Eliya
August rainfall
August hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nuwara Eliya in August 2024.
Other monthly averages
Best places to visit in August
Nuwara Eliya weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 86mm 3.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 258mm 10.2ins |
© Google
Locations nearby
Top Sri Lanka locations
- Anuradhapura
- Bentota
- Beruwala
- Colombo
- Dambulla
- Galle
- Hikkaduwa
- Kalutara
- Kandy
- Negombo
- Nuwara Eliya
- Tangalla
- Trincomalee