Weather forecast for todayNuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka

Weather forecast for today

Current condition 16:17 +0530

  • 18°C
  • Feels like:
    18°C
Heavy Rain
Heavy Rain
  • Precipitation: 20mm
  • Wind: 5km/hWNW 290°
  • Humidity: 93%
  • Dewpoint: 17°C
  • Pressure: 1012.87mbar
  • Visibility: 1.46km
  • UV index: 1
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At the moment, in Nuwara Eliya, an ongoing rainstorm is drenching the region.
Rainfall is substantial, and it is 20mm.
The temperature is a comfortable 18°C.

Saturday 17. Oct 2026

  • min.
  • 13°C
Thundershowers Early
Thundershowers Early
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 18mm
  • Wind: 5km/hW 259°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • UV index: 0
  • Sunrise: 05:53 +0530
  • Sunset: 17:51 +0530
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During the late afternoon and into the evening, early thunder and rain showers are in the outlook.
With a high probability, moderate precipitation is anticipated for today. The lowest temperature will be a refreshing 13°C.
Sunrise was at 05:53 and sunset will be at 17:51; the daylight will last for 11h and 58min.

Hourly overview

Hourly temperatures

Warmest hour: 16h 18°C.
Coldest hour: 23h 14°C.

Chance of precipitation

Highest chance: 16h 100%.

Hourly weather forecast

  • 16h
  • 18°C
  • Feels like:
    18°C
Heavy Thunderstorms
Heavy Thunderstorms
  • Precip. probability: 100%
  • Precipitation: 11mm
  • Wind: 4km/hWNW 287°
  • Humidity: 94%
  • Pressure: 1012mbar
  • Visibility: 1km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 17h
  • 17°C
  • Feels like:
    17°C
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 76%
  • Precipitation: 3mm
  • Wind: 4km/hWSW 256°
  • Humidity: 96%
  • Pressure: 1013mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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Sunset: 17:51
  • 18h
  • 16°C
  • Feels like:
    16°C
Rain
Rain
  • Precip. probability: 80%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 3km/hENE 63°
  • Humidity: 97%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 3km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 19h
  • 16°C
  • Feels like:
    16°C
Showers
Showers
  • Precip. probability: 52%
  • Precipitation: 1mm
  • Wind: 3km/hESE 111°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 2km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 20h
  • 16°C
  • Feels like:
    16°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hS 190°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Visibility: 4km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 21h
  • 15°C
  • Feels like:
    15°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 16%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hWNW 282°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1016mbar
  • Visibility: 5km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 22h
  • 15°C
  • Feels like:
    15°C
Cloudy
Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 12%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 2km/hSW 217°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1016mbar
  • Visibility: 7km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 23h
  • 14°C
  • Feels like:
    14°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 15%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 2km/hSSW 212°
  • Humidity: 98%
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Visibility: 10km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 0h
  • 14°C
  • Feels like:
    14°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 14%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 2km/hW 276°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1015mbar
  • Visibility: 11km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 1h
  • 14°C
  • Feels like:
    14°C
Mostly Cloudy
Mostly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 23%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 2km/hWNW 302°
  • Humidity: 99%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 13km
  • UV index: 0
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  • 2h
  • 14°C
  • Feels like:
    14°C
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
  • Precip. probability: 6%
  • Precipitation: 0mm
  • Wind: 3km/hW 272°
  • Humidity: 100%
  • Pressure: 1014mbar
  • Visibility: 12km
  • UV index: 0
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For the remainder of Saturday, a combination of cloud-filled, rainy and turbulent weather is expected.
Rainfall is anticipated from 16h to 19h. With increased precipitation of 11mm, most rainfall is expected at 16h.
The temperature will vary between the highest temperature of 18°C and the lowest temperature of 14°C.
Updated: Oct 17, 2026 @ 10:47:00 UTC
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Frequently asked questions

Yes, it currently rains, with increased precipitation of 20mm.

At 16:17 +0530, the temperature is 18°C.

On Saturday, in Nuwara Eliya, brief thundershowers may develop during the first part of the day.

Moderate precipitation of 18mm is forecasted. The likelihood of rainfall is high at 100%.

On Saturday, in Nuwara Eliya, sunrise was at 05:53 and sunset will be at 17:51 (+0530).

In Nuwara Eliya, today, there will be 11h and 58min of daylight.