Ella, Sri LankaQuick decision
When to visit Ella?
🌞 Best time overall
July
🌡️ Optimal temperature
19°C–28°C in July
🌧 Least rain
52% rainy days in July
🌧 Wettest month
November (89%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Nine Arches BridgeYear-round — iconic railway bridge in the jungle, photos.
Little Adam's PeakJan–Mar — easy 2h hike, 360° mountain views.
Tea plantationsJan–Mar — endless tea fields, picking, tasting.
BudgetMay–Sep — fewer tourists, guesthouses €10/night.
Monthly climate data
Ella weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 17°C | 24°C | 53% | 4.2 | 10.9h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 16°C | 25°C | 50% | 2.4 | 11.4h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 17°C | 26°C | 54% | 3.2 | 11.4h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 18°C | 26°C | 77% | 6.3 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ May | 19°C | 26°C | 74% | 5.7 | 10.1h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 19°C | 27°C | 53% | 2.4 | 10.9h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 19°C | 28°C | 52% | 2.9 | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 18°C | 28°C | 58% | 3.3 | 10.9h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ September | 18°C | 27°C | 65% | 4.9 | 10.5h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ October | 18°C | 25°C | 79% | 10.2 | 8.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 18°C | 24°C | 89% | 13.2 | 8.3h | 5.8/10 |
| 🌧️ December | 17°C | 24°C | 71% | 5.8 | 10.0h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 26°C, 68% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.3/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 54% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 25°C, 78% rainy days, 9.2h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 24°C, 58% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
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FAQ
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July is ideal with 52% rainy days and 28°C.
November is the wettest month with 89% rainy days.
Yes, July is the best month with an average of 28°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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