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Ella, Sri Lanka · Equatorial tropical

Ella in June: go or not?

Excellent time. Ella in June scores 8.4/10.

📅 Data updated: October 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 6.87°N · 81.05°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Ella · June
8.4
19–27°
Temperature
22%
Rain
7h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
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The month in detail

What to expect in June

In June, Ella sees 27°C during the day with 7.0h of sunshine per day. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if July (8.6/10) remains theoretically better.

June ranks 2 out of 12 months in Ella. Compared to May: 16 pts fewer rainy days, +1.2h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in June

UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Daylight
12.4h of daylight
Air quality
excellent
AQI 18
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Is June the right month?

The best month in Ella is July (8.6/10), 0.2 pt higher than June.

See July →See all 12 months →
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Sri Lanka

🗣️LanguageCingalais
💶CurrencyRoupie sri-lankaise (Rs)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘVery safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeEquatorial tropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthJuly · 28°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 24°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘNovember · 58%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘNone (equator)
Location

Where is Ella ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Sri Lanka
Equatorial tropical climate with a 8.6 → 7.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
6.87°N · 81.05°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Ella?
July is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 7.0h of sunshine and 22.0% rainy days. The months of July & June offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Ella get in July?
Ella averages 7.0 sunshine hours per day in July. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.1/10.
What is the rainiest month in Ella?
November is the most unfavourable month with November has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Ella in July?
In July, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Ella good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Ella scores 7.6/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains July with a score of 8.1/10.
When should you avoid Ella?
November is the most difficult month to visit Ella, with November has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Ella in June?
The average UV index reaches 8 in June in Ella (high), with about 12.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.