Nuwara Eliya Weather in September
What's the weather like in Nuwara Eliya (Central) in September 2025?
The climate in Nuwara Eliya during September can be summarized as mild and wet.
September is in the fall / autumn in Nuwara Eliya and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 20.2°C 68.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 13.3°C 55.9°F |
| Average temperature | 16.7°C 62.1°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 162 mm 6.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.1°C 82.5°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average September is the 6th wettest month of the year in Nuwara Eliya with around 162mm 6.4 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 4.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September temperatures in Nuwara Eliya
September rainfall
September 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 September 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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