When to go · Nilaveli
Nilaveli in September
Mixed month. Outside the best window (check). Across Sri Lanka: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C) / 26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (check). Across Sri Lanka: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.
Is another month better than September?
September is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- DecemberGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Sri Lanka: South-west coast dry again; Adam's Peak season opens; book Christmas early.
- JanuaryGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Sri Lanka: Dry south-west coast and hills; peak season; the east is wet.
- FebruaryGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Sri Lanka: The best month for most of the island; Cultural Triangle comfortable.
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (check). Across Sri Lanka: Still dry in the south-west, warming up; east coast starts to dry.
Weather in September
- NilaveliHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 86 °F (30 °C), lows around 79 °F (26 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
Sri Lanka overall: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Nilaveli, side by side.
Verdict
Sep: Mixed
Jan: Good (better)
Daytime high
Sep: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)82 °F (28 °C)
Night low
Sep: 26 °C (79 °F)79 °F (26 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Sep: 8
Jan: 8
Crowds
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Sep: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Sep: 0
Jan: 1
September: Outside the best window (check). Across Sri Lanka: East still good; Yala often closes for part of September–October.
January: Outside the best window (check). Across Sri Lanka: Dry south-west coast and hills; peak season; the east is wet.
Nilaveli: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen