Climate Insights for Hatton

Nuwara Eliya District, Central Province, Sri Lanka

Hottest
April
28°C peak
Coldest
January
19°C low
Wettest
November
674mm rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Hatton is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 23°C and approximately 4155mm of precipitation falls per year. Hatton receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Hatton sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0° 5° 10° 15° 20° 25° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 27° Average: 22° Min: 19° Feb Max: 28° Average: 23° Min: 19° Mar Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 20° Apr Max: 28° Average: 24° Min: 21° May Max: 27° Average: 24° Min: 21° Jun Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Jul Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Aug Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 21° Sep Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Oct Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Nov Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20° Dec Max: 26° Average: 23° Min: 20°
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Hatton has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 9°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 22°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm 450mm 500mm 550mm 600mm 650mm 700mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 265mm Feb Precipitation: 222mm Mar Precipitation: 302mm Apr Precipitation: 397mm May Precipitation: 488mm Jun Precipitation: 211mm Jul Precipitation: 247mm Aug Precipitation: 250mm Sep Precipitation: 264mm Oct Precipitation: 510mm Nov Precipitation: 674mm Dec Precipitation: 325mm
Precipitation

Hatton is a very wet location, receiving approximately 4155mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 346mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 674mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 211mm. That's 464mm less than November, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 4km/h Feb Wind Speed: 4km/h Mar Wind Speed: 3km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 5km/h Jun Wind Speed: 6km/h Jul Wind Speed: 6km/h Aug Wind Speed: 6km/h Sep Wind Speed: 5km/h Oct Wind Speed: 4km/h Nov Wind Speed: 4km/h Dec Wind Speed: 4km/h
Wind Speed

Hatton is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in April, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

88 days until Winter

It is currently autumn in Hatton, which began on September 23, 2026. Hatton sits near the equator, so the traditional four-season cycle is less pronounced. Temperatures remain relatively stable year-round. The warmest period peaks in April at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Winter is next, beginning on December 21, 2026 (88 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 20 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1187mm across the season with a monthly average of 396mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 21 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 708mm across the season with a monthly average of 236mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 6km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 26°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 1448mm across the season with a monthly average of 483mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 19 to 28°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 812mm across the season with a monthly average of 271mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 4km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Hatton 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
19 °C
27 °C
4 km/h
265 mm
0 cm
Feb
19 °C
28 °C
4 km/h
222 mm
0 cm
Mar
20 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
302 mm
0 cm
Apr
21 °C
28 °C
3 km/h
397 mm
0 cm
May
21 °C
27 °C
5 km/h
488 mm
0 cm
Jun
21 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
211 mm
0 cm
Jul
21 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
247 mm
0 cm
Aug
21 °C
26 °C
6 km/h
250 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
20 °C
26 °C
5 km/h
264 mm
0 cm
Oct
20 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
510 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
674 mm
0 cm
Dec
20 °C
26 °C
4 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
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