Nuwara Eliya Weather in February

What's the weather like in Nuwara Eliya (Central) in February 2024?

The climate in Nuwara Eliya during February can be summarized as mild and a little damp.

February is in the winter in Nuwara Eliya and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

Nuwara Eliya weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 21.8°C 71.2°F
Nightly temperature 10.3°C 50.5°F
Average temperature 16°C 60.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.6 hrs
Avg rainfall 90 mm 3.5 ins
Rainy days 7 days
Sea temperature 28.2°C 82.7°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 9.4kph 6 mph

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Nuwara Eliya with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

February temperatures in Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya average temperature in February

February rainfall

Nuwara Eliya average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Nuwara Eliya average rain in February

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 February 2024.

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Nuwara Eliya weather stats

Nuwara Eliya weather statistics
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
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