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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) / 26°C (79°F)
average high / low
Rain days
8
Crowds
Low
Sri Lanka overall
Prices
Low
Sri Lanka overall

Verdict

MixedSri Lanka month rating

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:

Weather in September

Long-term averages
  • NilaveliHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 26 °C (79 °F), 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)

    Jan: 28 °C (82 °F)

  • Night low

    Sep: 26 °C (79 °F)

    Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)

  • 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

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Across Sri Lanka in September →