Nuwara Eliya Weather in January

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

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.

Nuwara Eliya weather averages (imperial / metric)
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

Nuwara Eliya average temperature in January

January rainfall

Nuwara Eliya average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Nuwara Eliya average rain in January

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 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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