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Nuwara Eliya — VanSky 78 (Comfortable)

Town · Central Province, Sri Lanka

24° Cloudy
VanSky
78
Comfortable
Comfortable days: 6 of 7 Best window: Su–Tu Better later this week
Feels like
24°C
Wind
9 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
53%
UV
—
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05:58 / 18:27

VanSky index for Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka — 78 out of 100 (Comfortable). Decide in seconds: temperature, precipitation, wind and solar output. Data refreshed several times a day from real weather observations.

The main score is weekly (7-day average). The “Today” toggle shows the current day, and the region page compares cities “by area”.

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka — VanSky 78 out of 100. Comfortable for a route. Ranked #2 of 65 cities in the country (as of 16 July 2026). Temperature 25°C, wind 9 km/h. Solar panels yield 2.6 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
93
15°C
Night temperature
Solar
60
2.6 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 11.9h
Driving
100
9 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 42)
Condensation
Medium
53%
Humidity level • Dew point 13.6°C comfortable
Awning
Caution
42 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
39 AQI
PM2.5: 16.8 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Th
16.07
day
25°
night
15°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 42 км/ч
VanSky 93
comfort
Fr
17.07
day
24°
night
16°
solar
2.9 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 64 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
Sa
18.07
day
22°
night
17°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 79 км/ч
VanSky 45
comfort
Su
19.07
day
23°
night
17°
solar
2.5 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 66 км/ч
VanSky 98
comfort
Mo
20.07
day
23°
night
17°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
12 km/h
gusts 61 км/ч
VanSky 98
comfort
Tu
21.07
day
24°
night
16°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
9 km/h
gusts 57 км/ч
VanSky 96
comfort
We
22.07
day
24°
night
16°
solar
2.2 kWh
wind
8 km/h
gusts 41 км/ч
VanSky 95
comfort

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Solar — W Panels W

Today's output
Peak hours
6.5h
sunny 11.9h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Gusts up to 42.1 km/h — open awning with caution and watch the forecast.
  • Perfect night (15.4°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • Comfortable temperature (24.5°C) — ideal for outdoor work and hiking.

Air Quality Today

39
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
39
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
16.8
μg/m³
Fair
Dust
24
μg/m³
Fair
Pollen
—

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VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35%
  • Sunshine 25%
  • Precipitation 25%
  • Wind 15%

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Where the weather is best in Sri Lanka

Nuwara Eliya ranks 1 of 65 cities. Country average VanSky — 38.

Best
1
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93 2
Hatton
92 3
Gampola
79 4
Kandy
69 5
Badulla
58
Harshest
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26
Ampara
25
Pottuvil
24
Eravur Town
24
Kalmunai
23
All 65 cities in the country

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to live in a motorhome in Nuwara Eliya?
The weekly VanSky index for Nuwara Eliya is 78 out of 100 (7-day average). Above 60 is comfortable for parking, below 40 — consider alternatives. Check the 7-day forecast on this page.
What is the solar panel output in Nuwara Eliya?
Solar panel output data for Nuwara Eliya is calculated from real peak sun hours. The result is shown in the Solar section — you can adjust it to your panel wattage.
How does VanSky calculate the comfort index for Nuwara Eliya?
The index for Nuwara Eliya is calculated using: thermal comfort (temperature + humidity), precipitation, wind, and solar activity. Extreme conditions — frost, storm, heavy rain — drive the score toward zero.

Nearby cities

Hatton 22 km Badulla 30 km Gampola 32 km Kandy 39 km Wellawaya 44 km Ratnapura 53 km Kegalle 58 km Matale 58 km

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🇱🇰 Sri Lanka — fuel prices

Updated: 11.07.2026

Petrol

$1.24 /l

LKR414.01 · €1.08/l

49 of 133

cheaper than 64% of countries

RON 95

$1.48 /l

LKR495.01 · €1.29/l

44 of 92

cheaper than 53% of countries

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40 of 134

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$1.43 /l

LKR477.99 · €1.25/l

8 of 41

cheaper than 83% of countries

Kerosene

$0.85 /l

LKR285.00 · €0.74/l

5 of 18

cheaper than 78% of countries

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