Climate Insights for Ella Town

Badulla District, Province of Uva, Sri Lanka

Hottest
July
30°C peak
Coldest
January
18°C low
Wettest
November
358mm rain
Best to Visit
February, March, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ella Town is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 1975mm of precipitation falls per year. Ella Town receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Ella Town sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 21° Min: 18° Feb Max: 26° Average: 21° Min: 18° Mar Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 18° Apr Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 20° May Max: 29° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jun Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Jul Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Aug Max: 30° Average: 25° Min: 21° Sep Max: 29° Average: 24° Min: 21° Oct Max: 27° Average: 23° Min: 20° Nov Max: 26° Average: 22° Min: 19° Dec Max: 25° Average: 22° Min: 19°
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Ella Town sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 18°C to 30°C. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 18°C and an average of 21°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 104mm Feb Precipitation: 91mm Mar Precipitation: 93mm Apr Precipitation: 159mm May Precipitation: 246mm Jun Precipitation: 64mm Jul Precipitation: 87mm Aug Precipitation: 88mm Sep Precipitation: 156mm Oct Precipitation: 350mm Nov Precipitation: 358mm Dec Precipitation: 178mm
Precipitation

Ella Town is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1975mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 165mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 358mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 64mm. That's 294mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 9km/h Feb Wind Speed: 9km/h Mar Wind Speed: 9km/h Apr Wind Speed: 7km/h May Wind Speed: 8km/h Jun Wind Speed: 10km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Ella Town is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ella Town, which began on March 20, 2026. Ella Town sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced — temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in July at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 18°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 18 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 498mm across the season with a monthly average of 166mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 240mm for the season, averaging 80mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 19 to 29°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 864mm across the season with a monthly average of 288mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 18 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 373mm across the season with a monthly average of 124mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 9km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 21°
Feb 21°
Mar 22°
Apr 24°
May 25°
Jun 25°
Jul 25°
Aug 25°
Sep 24°
Oct 23°
Nov 22°
Dec 22°

The best time to visit Ella Town is during February, March and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 23°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ella Town based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
18 °C
25 °C
9 km/h
104 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
26 °C
9 km/h
91 mm
0 cm
Mar Current
18 °C
27 °C
9 km/h
93 mm
0 cm
Apr
20 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
29 °C
8 km/h
246 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
64 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
30 °C
11 km/h
87 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
30 °C
10 km/h
88 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
29 °C
9 km/h
156 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
27 °C
7 km/h
350 mm
0 cm
Nov
19 °C
26 °C
7 km/h
358 mm
0 cm
Dec
19 °C
25 °C
8 km/h
178 mm
0 cm
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