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Nuwara Eliya in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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

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Nuwara Eliya in January 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Nuwara Eliya in January in summary
Favourable weather
Min 20°C Max 25°C 224 mm 11 day(s) 85% 48% UV 5 9.7 h/day
Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritageWell-being
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:23 18:09
Hourly weather

Average weather in Nuwara Eliya in January 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Nuwara Eliya in January 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in January. This allows you to forecast the weather in January 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 January 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Fog
18 days out of 31 (58%)
16.9°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
3h
Dominant weather
Fog
19 days out of 31 (61%)
16.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
20.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
24.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
12h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
11 days out of 31 (35%)
24.4°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Heavy rain
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
15h
Dominant weather
Heavy rain
9 days out of 31 (29%)
21.5°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
18h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
12 days out of 31 (38%)
18.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Fog
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
21h
Dominant weather
Fog
15 days out of 31 (48%)
17.6°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Nuwara Eliya in January

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Nuwara Eliya in January.

Temperatures and rain in Nuwara Eliya in January

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of January 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 Nuwara Eliya in January

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Nuwara Eliya in January

Check the seasonal normals in Nuwara Eliya in January 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
January
Weather data December January February
Outside temperature
Average temperature 22.2°C 22.5°C 23.5°C
Maximum temperature 24.4°C 25.0°C 26.4°C
Minimum temperature 20.1°C 19.9°C 20.6°C
Record maximum temperature 29.0°C
(2016)
 30.0°C
(2016)
 32.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 8.0°C
(2021)
 11.0°C
(2021)
 11.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(97%)
 31 day(s)
(100%)
 28 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
 0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 7 km/h 7 km/h 7 km/h
Wind temperature 20.1°C 19.9°C 20.6°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 393.6 mm 223.9 mm 245.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 25 day(s)
(81%)
 20 day(s)
(65%)
 17 day(s)
(59%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 16 day(s)
(53%)
 11 day(s)
(34%)
 11 day(s)
(38%)
Record precipitation in one day 137.3 mm
(2020)
 93.2 mm
(2021)
 113.7 mm
(2012)
Other weather data
Humidity 90% 85% 82%
Visibility 7.1 km 7.2 km 7.4 km
Cloud cover 56% 48% 42%
UV index 5 5 5
Daily sunshine 7h 10h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h10 06h23 06h24
Sunset time 17h54 18h09 18h18
Day length 11h44 11h46 11h54
Our opinion on the climate in January
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Nuwara Eliya in January?

Best activities in January
Cultural visits and heritageWell-being
Possible activities in January
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Nuwara Eliya in January last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Nuwara Eliya in January 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Light rain shower
14°C15°C3.9 mm
2
Light rain shower
13°C15°C2.3 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
12°C17°C0.5 mm
4
Light rain shower
13°C18°C0.7 mm
5
Light rain shower
13°C16°C2.6 mm
6
Light rain
12°C18°C2.8 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
11°C20°C0.3 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
12°C19°C0.5 mm
9
Light rain shower
13°C18°C2.1 mm
10
Light rain shower
13°C21°C4.2 mm
11
Light rain shower
15°C16°C5.7 mm
12
Light rain
13°C16°C6.6 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
12°C20°C0.4 mm
14
Light rain
14°C15°C7.9 mm
15
Light rain
14°C15°C4.8 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
14°C19°C1.2 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
11°C20°C0.1 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
14°C17°C1.8 mm
19
Light drizzle
14°C15°C20.6 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
12°C15°C1.3 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
11°C19°C0.9 mm
22
Patchy light drizzle
13°C17°C1.9 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
13°C21°C2.5 mm
24
Partly Cloudy
11°C22°C0.5 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
12°C18°C0.2 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
13°C20°C1.3 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
11°C21°C0.4 mm
28
Patchy light drizzle
11°C15°C0.5 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
13°C15°C3.8 mm
30
Light rain shower
13°C21°C5.3 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
12°C22°C0.7 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Nuwara Eliya in January: your frequently asked questions

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

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Nuwara Eliya in January, which places this month 1st out of 12.

Expect an average of 25°C during the day and 20°C at night, with about 224 mm of precipitation spread over 11 rainy days.

Expect about 9.7 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage and Well-being. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 55/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Nuwara Eliya are: January and February. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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