Nuwara Eliya in october: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nuwara Eliya in october 2025
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
Clear/Sunny
34% of time
33%
26%
4%
Weather at 12pm
79°F
Heavy rain
58% of time
31%
7%
6%
Weather at 6pm
68°F
Moderate rain at times
39% of time
37%
12%
8%
Weather at 3am
67°F
32%
21%
20%
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.
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 2024:
58°F to 72°F
59°F to 79°F
58°F to 76°F
58°F to 76°F
58°F to 76°F
59°F to 67°F
59°F to 74°F
58°F to 70°F
58°F to 67°F
59°F to 65°F
59°F to 68°F
59°F to 65°F
58°F to 68°F
59°F to 70°F
59°F to 76°F
59°F to 79°F
58°F to 77°F
58°F to 79°F
58°F to 81°F
59°F to 70°F
59°F to 68°F
59°F to 77°F
59°F to 70°F
58°F to 72°F
56°F to 77°F
58°F to 74°F
58°F to 70°F
61°F to 76°F
59°F to 74°F
61°F to 77°F
59°F to 79°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in october
Cities near Nuwara Eliya:
| Horton Plains National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Hatton in october | very bad weather |
| Haputale in october | very bad weather |
| Ella in october | very bad weather |
| Gampola in october | very bad weather |
| Adam’s peak in october | very bad weather |
| Kandy in october | very bad weather |
| Matale in october | tolerable weather |
| Udawalawe National Park in october | very bad weather |
| Sinharaja in october | very bad weather |
| Kurunegala in october | tolerable weather |
| Neluwa in october | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in october.
Nuwara Eliya
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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.