Nuwara Eliya Weather in January
What's the weather like in Nuwara Eliya (Central) in January 2025?
The climate in Nuwara Eliya during January can be summarized as mild and damp.
January is in the winter in Nuwara Eliya and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.6°C 69.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 10.2°C 50.4°F |
| Average temperature | 15.4°C 59.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 107 mm 4.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
| Humidity | 80% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average January is the 3rd driest month of the year in Nuwara Eliya with around 107mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
January temperatures in Nuwara Eliya
January rainfall
January 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 January 2025.
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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 |
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