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September · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 54/100

Nuwara Eliya in September

Fair · 54/100
High / low20° / 13°daily averages
Precipitation189 mm22 wet days
Cloud cover62%monthly average
6.97° N, 80.78° EElevation 1,868 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
When to goNuwara Eliya · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec54September
Best timeFeb–Apr
September: high / low20° / 13°
iWhat to expect

The weather in September

In September, Nuwara Eliya averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 13° — mild weather by day. Expect around 189 mm of precipitation spread over about 22 wet days, with average cloud cover near 62%.

Temperatures are much the same as in August, and October brings little change.

September scores 54/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Nuwara Eliya. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:58 and sets at 18:08 local time, giving 12 h 10 min of daylight. Days shorten by 11 minutes over the month.

Why 54/100?

How the score for September is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%47%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

September against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in September

Around Nuwara Eliya this month

Kandy
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Kandy

Central Province · 39 km NW
28°Sep high
19wet days
46score
Kandy
Ratnapura
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Ratnapura

Sabaragamuwa Province · 53 km SW
28°Sep high
22wet days
43score
Ratnapura
Badulla
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Badulla

Uva Province · 30 km E
30°Sep high
22wet days
39score
Badulla
Matale
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Matale

Central Province · 58 km N
29°Sep high
20wet days
39score
Matale
ivTop of the table

Sri Lanka's best in September

Where to go in September
Mannar
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Mannar

Northern Province
29°Sep high
11wet days
50score
Mannar
Galle
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2

Galle

Southern Province
27°Sep high
24wet days
47score
Galle
Ambalangoda
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3

Ambalangoda

Southern Province
28°Sep high
24wet days
47score
Ambalangoda
Kalpitiya
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4

Kalpitiya

North Western Province
29°Sep high
13wet days
47score
Kalpitiya
·Questions

Nuwara Eliya in September: quick answers

Is September a good time to visit Nuwara Eliya?

September scores 54/100 for Nuwara Eliya, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 20°C with 22 wet days.

How warm is Nuwara Eliya in September?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 13°C in September.

Does it rain a lot in Nuwara Eliya in September?

Nuwara Eliya receives about 189 mm of precipitation in September, falling on around 22 days.