Nuwara Eliya weather in December
In December, Nuwara Eliya sees average daytime highs of 23°C and overnight lows near 17°C, with 234 mm of rain across 21 wet days and about 11.6 hours of daylight. It is the 12th-warmest and 4th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in December, and the air most often feels humid.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Nuwara Eliya's 5th-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Nuwara Eliya's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 23°
- 12th warmest
- Overnight low
- 17°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 234 mm
- 21 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min
- 6:15 AM – 5:51 PM
- Cloud cover
- 80%
- 5th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.05 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.8
- out of 10
Nuwara Eliya is human settlement.
- Density
- 2,115/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 23°C through the month.
A typical December day in Nuwara Eliya reaches about 23°C in the afternoon and slips back to 17°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 21°C and 24°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and on par with January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 17 |
| 2 | 23 | 17 |
| 3 | 23 | 17 |
| 4 | 23 | 17 |
| 5 | 23 | 17 |
| 6 | 23 | 17 |
| 7 | 23 | 17 |
| 8 | 23 | 17 |
| 9 | 23 | 17 |
| 10 | 23 | 17 |
| 11 | 23 | 17 |
| 12 | 23 | 17 |
| 13 | 23 | 17 |
| 14 | 23 | 17 |
| 15 | 23 | 17 |
| 16 | 23 | 17 |
| 17 | 23 | 17 |
| 18 | 23 | 17 |
| 19 | 23 | 17 |
| 20 | 23 | 17 |
| 21 | 23 | 17 |
| 22 | 23 | 17 |
| 23 | 23 | 17 |
| 24 | 23 | 17 |
| 25 | 23 | 17 |
| 26 | 23 | 17 |
| 27 | 23 | 17 |
| 28 | 23 | 17 |
| 29 | 23 | 17 |
| 30 | 23 | 16 |
| 31 | 23 | 16 |
Nuwara Eliya weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 12th-warmest and 4th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23° / 16° | 120 | 14.7 | 11.6 | 5.9 |
| Feb | 24° / 16° | 102 | 11.5 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Mar | 26° / 17° | 109 | 11.9 | 12 | 6.4 |
| Apr | 26° / 18° | 243 | 21.4 | 12.1 | 4.7 |
| May | 25° / 19° | 211 | 28.6 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Jun | 24° / 19° | 166 | 26.4 | 12.4 | 4.0 |
| Jul | 24° / 18° | 177 | 26.9 | 12.4 | 4.1 |
| Aug | 24° / 18° | 183 | 26.9 | 12.2 | 4.1 |
| Sep | 24° / 18° | 228 | 25.7 | 12 | 4.2 |
| Oct | 24° / 18° | 353 | 27.4 | 11.8 | 4.0 |
| Nov | 23° / 17° | 330 | 24.6 | 11.7 | 4.2 |
| Dec | 23° / 17° | 234 | 21 | 11.6 | 4.8 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 6% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 12% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 82%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Cloudier (%) | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 85 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 86 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 85 |
| 2 | 15 | 85 |
| 3 | 15 | 85 |
| 4 | 15 | 85 |
| 5 | 15 | 85 |
| 6 | 15 | 85 |
| 7 | 14 | 86 |
| 8 | 14 | 86 |
| 9 | 14 | 86 |
| 10 | 14 | 86 |
| 11 | 15 | 85 |
| 12 | 15 | 85 |
| 13 | 16 | 84 |
| 14 | 16 | 84 |
| 15 | 16 | 84 |
| 16 | 16 | 84 |
| 17 | 17 | 83 |
| 18 | 18 | 82 |
| 19 | 19 | 81 |
| 20 | 19 | 81 |
| 21 | 20 | 80 |
| 22 | 20 | 80 |
| 23 | 21 | 79 |
| 24 | 22 | 78 |
| 25 | 22 | 78 |
| 26 | 22 | 78 |
| 27 | 23 | 77 |
| 28 | 23 | 77 |
| 29 | 25 | 75 |
| 30 | 25 | 75 |
| 31 | 25 | 75 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Nuwara Eliya gets around 234 mm of rain over 21 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 68% and peaks near 76% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 63 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 57 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 76 |
| 2 | 75 |
| 3 | 74 |
| 4 | 73 |
| 5 | 73 |
| 6 | 72 |
| 7 | 72 |
| 8 | 72 |
| 9 | 72 |
| 10 | 72 |
| 11 | 72 |
| 12 | 72 |
| 13 | 72 |
| 14 | 71 |
| 15 | 71 |
| 16 | 71 |
| 17 | 70 |
| 18 | 69 |
| 19 | 69 |
| 20 | 68 |
| 21 | 67 |
| 22 | 65 |
| 23 | 64 |
| 24 | 63 |
| 25 | 62 |
| 26 | 61 |
| 27 | 60 |
| 28 | 59 |
| 29 | 58 |
| 30 | 57 |
| 31 | 57 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the humid band about 67% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 19% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Comfortable (%) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Humid (%) | 67 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 66 | 67 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 67 | 68 | 68 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 69 |
| Muggy (%) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 7 | 67 | 26 |
| 2 | 0 | 8 | 67 | 25 |
| 3 | 0 | 8 | 68 | 24 |
| 4 | 0 | 9 | 67 | 24 |
| 5 | 0 | 9 | 68 | 23 |
| 6 | 0 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 7 | 0 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 8 | 0 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 9 | 0 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 10 | 0 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 11 | 0 | 10 | 67 | 23 |
| 12 | 0 | 11 | 66 | 23 |
| 13 | 0 | 11 | 66 | 23 |
| 14 | 0 | 11 | 66 | 23 |
| 15 | 0 | 11 | 66 | 23 |
| 16 | 0 | 12 | 66 | 22 |
| 17 | 0 | 12 | 67 | 21 |
| 18 | 0 | 12 | 67 | 21 |
| 19 | 1 | 13 | 66 | 20 |
| 20 | 1 | 13 | 67 | 19 |
| 21 | 1 | 14 | 67 | 18 |
| 22 | 1 | 14 | 68 | 17 |
| 23 | 1 | 15 | 68 | 16 |
| 24 | 1 | 16 | 68 | 15 |
| 25 | 2 | 17 | 67 | 14 |
| 26 | 2 | 17 | 68 | 13 |
| 27 | 2 | 18 | 68 | 12 |
| 28 | 2 | 18 | 69 | 11 |
| 29 | 2 | 19 | 68 | 11 |
| 30 | 2 | 19 | 69 | 10 |
| 31 | 2 | 19 | 69 | 10 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 36 min at the start of December to 11 h 36 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 0 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:08 AM to 6:22 AM, and sunset from 5:45 PM to 5:58 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 | 11.6 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:22 | 6:22 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:45 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:47 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:49 | 5:49 | 5:50 | 5:50 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:52 | 5:52 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:45 |
| 2 | 11.6 | 6:08 | 5:46 |
| 3 | 11.6 | 6:09 | 5:46 |
| 4 | 11.6 | 6:09 | 5:46 |
| 5 | 11.6 | 6:10 | 5:47 |
| 6 | 11.6 | 6:10 | 5:47 |
| 7 | 11.6 | 6:11 | 5:47 |
| 8 | 11.6 | 6:11 | 5:48 |
| 9 | 11.6 | 6:12 | 5:48 |
| 10 | 11.6 | 6:12 | 5:48 |
| 11 | 11.6 | 6:13 | 5:49 |
| 12 | 11.6 | 6:13 | 5:49 |
| 13 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:50 |
| 14 | 11.6 | 6:14 | 5:50 |
| 15 | 11.6 | 6:15 | 5:51 |
| 16 | 11.6 | 6:15 | 5:51 |
| 17 | 11.6 | 6:16 | 5:51 |
| 18 | 11.6 | 6:16 | 5:52 |
| 19 | 11.6 | 6:17 | 5:52 |
| 20 | 11.6 | 6:17 | 5:53 |
| 21 | 11.6 | 6:18 | 5:53 |
| 22 | 11.6 | 6:18 | 5:54 |
| 23 | 11.6 | 6:18 | 5:54 |
| 24 | 11.6 | 6:19 | 5:55 |
| 25 | 11.6 | 6:19 | 5:55 |
| 26 | 11.6 | 6:20 | 5:56 |
| 27 | 11.6 | 6:20 | 5:56 |
| 28 | 11.6 | 6:21 | 5:57 |
| 29 | 11.6 | 6:21 | 5:57 |
| 30 | 11.6 | 6:22 | 5:58 |
| 31 | 11.6 | 6:22 | 5:58 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.05 kWh/m² — the year's lowest.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.05 kWh/m² to a high of 6.21 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.05 kWh/m² sits near the bottom.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 14 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 15 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 16 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 17 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 18 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 19 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 20 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 21 | 4.0 | Moderate |
| 22 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.0 | Bright |
| 24 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 25 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 26 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 27 | 4.1 | Bright |
| 28 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 29 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 30 | 4.2 | Bright |
| 31 | 4.2 | Bright |
Is December a good time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Nuwara Eliya for sightseeing.
What to pack for Nuwara Eliya in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Nuwara Eliya sees daytime highs around 23°C and nights near 17°C. Pack rain gear. Worth having: light clothes. About 21 days see rain.
UV index in Nuwara Eliya in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Nuwara Eliya peaks around April 15 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 17 at about 11 (extreme).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 14 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 15 | Extreme |
| May | 14 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 14 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 11 | Extreme |
Air quality in Nuwara Eliya in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Nuwara Eliya is worst in November — around 48 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.8× the cleanest month (July, 27 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 42 | 36 | 41 | 44 | 36 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 41 | 48 | 44 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42 | Poor |
| Feb | 36 | Poor |
| Mar | 41 | Poor |
| Apr | 44 | Poor |
| May | 36 | Poor |
| Jun | 27 | Moderate |
| Jul | 27 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 29 | Moderate |
| Oct | 41 | Poor |
| Nov | 48 | Poor |
| Dec | 44 | Poor |
Where is Nuwara Eliya?
Nuwara Eliya sits at 7.0°N, 80.8°E, 1,868 m above sea level, in Sri Lanka. The nearest listed city is Hatton, 22 km away.
Topography around Nuwara Eliya
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Nuwara Eliya.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Nuwara Eliya has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 740 m around an average of 1,985 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,984 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,495 m.
The land around Nuwara Eliya is covered by trees (60%) and grassland (20%) within 3 km, trees (77%) within 16 km, and trees (89%) within 80 km.
Sri Lanka travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type D / G / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 27% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,002
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.0 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 47%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 3.3
- per 100k, 2019
- Road deaths
- 19.7
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 486
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Nuwara Eliya (6.9708°, 80.7829°, elevation 1,868 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).