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Nuwara Eliya in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Nuwara Eliya in September 2026? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether September is a good month to travel to Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka.

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Nuwara Eliya in September 2026: weather, temperatures and activities

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Nuwara Eliya in September in summary
Fair weather
Min 22°C Max 27°C 368 mm 17 day(s) 82% 43% UV 6 11.6 h/day
Best activities in September
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesWell-being
Practical guidelines
High crowding 05:57 18:07
Hourly weather

Average weather in Nuwara Eliya in September 2026

Fair weather

The weather in Nuwara Eliya in September 2026 is based on statistical data from previous years in September. This allows you to forecast the weather in September 2026. 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.

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Climate

Climate of Nuwara Eliya in September

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

Temperatures and rain in Nuwara Eliya in September

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

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

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Nuwara Eliya in September

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Nuwara Eliya in September

Check the seasonal normals in Nuwara Eliya in September 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
September
Weather data August September October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 24.5°C 24.5°C 23.8°C
Maximum temperature 26.8°C 27.0°C 26.3°C
Minimum temperature 22.3°C 22.0°C 21.3°C
Record maximum temperature 31.0°C
(2012)
32.0°C
(2014)
31.0°C
(2012)
Record low temperature 15.0°C
(2021)
13.0°C
(2021)
13.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 1 day(s)
(3%)
3 day(s)
(10%)
2 day(s)
(6%)
Number of days at +18° 31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 11 km/h 10 km/h 7 km/h
Wind temperature 22.3°C 21.9°C 21.3°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 315.2 mm 367.6 mm 743.5 mm
Number of days with precipitation 28 day(s)
(90%)
26 day(s)
(87%)
27 day(s)
(87%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 17 day(s)
(56%)
17 day(s)
(57%)
23 day(s)
(73%)
Record precipitation in one day 91.2 mm
(2021)
114.3 mm
(2010)
156.8 mm
(2010)
Other weather data
Humidity 82% 82% 88%
Visibility 8.5 km 8.4 km 7.5 km
Cloud cover 41% 43% 48%
UV index 6 6 5
Daily sunshine 11h 12h 10h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h01 05h57 05h54
Sunset time 18h21 18h07 17h52
Day length 12h20 12h10 11h58
Our opinion on the climate in September
The review of Where And When fair weather fair weather very bad weather
Activities and events

What to do in Nuwara Eliya in September?

Best activities in September
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesWell-being
Possible activities in September
Hiking and trekking
Observed weather

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

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C0.1 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
19°C27°C0.0 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
16°C28°C0.0 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
16°C27°C0.0 mm
5
Patchy rain nearby
19°C28°C0.1 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
18°C28°C1.0 mm
7
Light rain shower
17°C26°C4.5 mm
8
Moderate or heavy rain shower
18°C25°C7.9 mm
9
Light rain shower
19°C25°C3.7 mm
10
Light rain shower
19°C27°C2.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
19°C25°C0.0 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
17°C28°C0.0 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
16°C25°C0.2 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
15°C28°C0.8 mm
15
Light rain shower
18°C27°C0.5 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
16°C27°C0.4 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
15°C25°C1.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
13°C26°C0.3 mm
19
Light rain shower
14°C24°C1.2 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
14°C27°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
14°C25°C0.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
13°C23°C0.0 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
14°C21°C0.0 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
14°C24°C0.5 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
14°C23°C1.0 mm
26
Light drizzle
15°C18°C6.8 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
14°C25°C0.1 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
14°C23°C0.0 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
14°C25°C0.0 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
15°C24°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Nuwara Eliya in September?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Nuwara Eliya in September: 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 Nuwara Eliya in September, which ranks this month 7th 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 368 mm of precipitation spread over 17 rainy days.

Expect about 11.6 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes 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 57/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

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