Weather in Nuwara Eliya in october 2024

The weather in Nuwara Eliya in the month of october comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout october

very bad weather UV index: 6

Weather at 6am
74°F

Partly Cloudy

33%

Moderate rain at times

26%

Heavy rain

4%

Weather at 12pm
79°F

Moderate rain at times

31%

Clear/Sunny

7%

Partly Cloudy

6%

Weather at 6pm
68°F

Heavy rain

37%

Partly Cloudy

12%

Clear/Sunny

8%

Weather at 3am
67°F

Fog

32%

Moderate rain at times

21%

Partly Cloudy

20%

Heavy rain

14%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Nuwara Eliya in october

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nuwara Eliya in october.


The climate of Nuwara Eliya in october is very bad

In october in Nuwara Eliya, the climate is wet (with 29.3in of precipitation over 23 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in september there is an average of 14.5in of precipitation over 17 days.

The climate comfortable there this month. The high seasonal norm is 81°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 72°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of october in Nuwara Eliya is 76°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Nuwara Eliya in october with a maximum record of 88°F in 2012 and a minimum record of 56°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 2 days with temperatures over 86°F, or 6 of the month.

On this month of october, day length in Nuwara Eliya is generally 11:58. The sun rises at 05:54 and sets at 17:52.



October: another location in Sri Lanka?

If you want to go to Sri Lanka in october, there are destinations with better weather than Nuwara Eliya:

In october, Tangalle, Matara, Mirissa, Unakuruwa Beach and Weligama have good weather.

Finally, Colombo, Anuradhapura, Galle, Jaffna, Trincomalee and Batticaloa have a tolerable climate, but better than Nuwara Eliya.

more information about Sri Lanka's weather in october



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nuwara Eliya in october

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of october.

October
Outside temperature
Average temperature 76°F
Highest temperature 81°F
Lowest temperature 72°F
Highest record temperature 88°F
(2012)
Lowest record temperature 56°F
(2021)
Number of days at +86°F 2 day(s)
(6%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 8km/h
Wind temperature 72°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 29.3in
Number of days with rainfall 23 day(s)
(73%)
Record daily rainfall 6.2in
(2010)
Other climate data
Humidity 89%
Visibility 7.48km
Cloud cover 49%
UV index 6
Daily sunshine hours 11
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:54
Time of sunset 17:52
Length of day 11:58
Our opinion about the weather in october
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net very bad


How was the weather last october?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Nuwara Eliya in october 2023:

01-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 81°F
02-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 81°F
03-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 83°F
04-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 81°F
05-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 81°F
06-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 81°F
07-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 83°F
08-10-2023
Partly Cloudy
70°F to 83°F
09-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 83°F
10-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 81°F
11-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
72°F to 81°F
12-10-2023
Light rain shower
72°F to 81°F
13-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 79°F
14-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 79°F
15-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 81°F
16-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
68°F to 79°F
17-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 81°F
18-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 79°F
19-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 79°F
20-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 81°F
21-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 83°F
22-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 85°F
23-10-2023
Light rain
70°F to 85°F
24-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 83°F
25-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 83°F
26-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 86°F
27-10-2023
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 86°F
28-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 83°F
29-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 81°F
30-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 79°F
31-10-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 83°F

Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in october

Cities near Nuwara Eliya:

Horton Plains National Park in octobervery bad weather
Hatton in octobervery bad weather
Haputale in octobervery bad weather
Ella in octobervery bad weather
Gampola in octobervery bad weather
Adam’s peak in octobervery bad weather
Kandy in octobervery bad weather
Matale in octobertolerable weather
Udawalawe National Park in octobervery bad weather
Sinharaja in octobervery bad weather
Kurunegala in octobertolerable weather
Neluwa in octobervery bad weather
Sri Lanka in october: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.

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Weather data for Nuwara Eliya in october:

Weather data for Nuwara Eliya for october are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nuwara Eliya. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nuwara Eliya can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Nuwara Eliya.


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