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Ella in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Ella in August 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether August is a good month to travel to Ella, Sri Lanka.

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Ella in August 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Ella in August in summary
Fair weather
Min 22°C Max 27°C 315 mm 17 day(s) 82% 41% UV 6 11.7 h/day
Best activities in August
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapesWell-being
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:00 18:20
Hourly weather

Average weather in Ella in August 2027

Fair weather

The weather in Ella in August 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in August. This allows you to forecast the weather in August 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

From 1st to 31 August 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
19.1°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Fog
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
3h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
9 days out of 31 (29%)
18.9°C
Other common conditions
Fog
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
6h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
22.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
17 days out of 31 (54%)
26.2°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
12h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
16 days out of 31 (51%)
26.2°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Partly Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
15h
Dominant weather
Heavy rain
15 days out of 31 (48%)
23.7°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Clear/Sunny
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Partly Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
13 days out of 31 (41%)
20.7°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
21h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
19.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Clear/Sunny
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Ella in August

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Ella in August.

Temperatures and rain in Ella in August

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in August.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of August is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Ella in August

The climate of Ella in August is humid. An average of 315 mm precipitation is recorded over 28 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in July, an average of 264 mm is recorded over 27 days.

Temperatures are warm in Ella in August. The average maximum temperature reaches 27°C, while the minimum falls to about 22°C. The month's average temperature is 25°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Ella in August: 31°C as a maximum in 2012 and 15°C as a minimum in 2021.

In August, the days last on average 12:20 in Ella. The sun rises around 06:00 and sets around 18:20.

With only fair weather, the month of August is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Ella in Sri Lanka remains possible depending on your priorities.

In August, the most favorable activities in Ella are: Hiking and trekking, Nature and landscapes and Well-being.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Ella in August

Check the seasonal normals in Ella in August and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
August
Weather data July August September
Outside temperature
Average temperature 24.7°C 24.5°C 24.5°C
Maximum temperature 26.8°C 26.8°C 27.0°C
Minimum temperature 22.5°C 22.3°C 22.0°C
Record maximum temperature 31.0°C
(2012)
 31.0°C
(2012)
 32.0°C
(2014)
Record low temperature 16.0°C
(2020)
 15.0°C
(2021)
 13.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
 1 day(s)
(3%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 12 km/h 11 km/h 10 km/h
Wind temperature 22.5°C 22.3°C 21.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 263.6 mm 315.2 mm 367.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 27 day(s)
(87%)
 28 day(s)
(90%)
 26 day(s)
(87%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 15 day(s)
(50%)
 17 day(s)
(56%)
 17 day(s)
(57%)
Record precipitation in one day 100.7 mm
(2013)
 91.2 mm
(2021)
 114.3 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 81% 82% 82%
Visibility 8.7 km 8.5 km 8.4 km
Cloud cover 41% 41% 43%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h57 06h00 05h56
Sunset time 18h26 18h20 18h06
Day length 12h29 12h20 12h10
Our opinion on the climate in August
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Activities and events

What to do in Ella in August?

Best activities in August
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapesWell-being
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Ella in August last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Ella in August 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
21°C27°C5.0 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
22°C27°C6.8 mm
3
Light rain shower
21°C23°C9.1 mm
4
Light rain shower
14°C18°C2.2 mm
5
Light rain shower
18°C24°C1.5 mm
6
Light rain shower
21°C22°C0.8 mm
7
Partly Cloudy
18°C27°C0.1 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
14°C27°C0.1 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
16°C27°C0.0 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
16°C26°C0.4 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
16°C23°C0.0 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
16°C25°C0.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
17°C25°C0.6 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C0.0 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
17°C27°C0.0 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
14°C23°C0.3 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
16°C26°C0.5 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
17°C24°C0.2 mm
19
Clear/Sunny
16°C25°C0.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
18°C30°C0.1 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C5.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C8.9 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
15°C28°C0.6 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C0.0 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
18°C29°C0.1 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
18°C29°C0.0 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
17°C27°C0.0 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
17°C26°C0.3 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
17°C27°C0.9 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C1.3 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
19°C27°C0.1 mm
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Where to go near Ella in August?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Ella in August: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

It's an average period, nothing special. Conditions are mediocre in Ella in August, which ranks this month 6th out of 12. The choice of region will make a real difference.

Expect an average of 27°C during the day and 22°C at night, with about 315 mm of precipitation spread over 17 rainy days.

Expect about 11.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Hiking and trekking, Nature and landscapes and Well-being. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Yes: this month is in High crowding, with a visitor index of 87/100. Book your accommodation and transportation well in advance.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Ella are: January and February. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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