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Nuwara Eliya — VanSky 46 (Acceptable)

Town · Central Province, Sri Lanka

20° Rain
VanSky
46
Acceptable
Feels like
21°C
Wind
10 km/h
Precip
0%
Humidity
77%
UV
—
/
05:53 / 18:25

VanSky index for Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka — 46 out of 100 (Acceptable). 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”.

VanSky index — for any kind of trip
By car By motorhome With a caravan With a tent

Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka — VanSky 46 out of 100. Acceptable, plan around the weather. Ranked #64 of 65 cities in the country (as of 26 June 2026). Temperature 22°C, wind 10 km/h. Solar panels yield 1.9 kWh/day at 400 W — enough for full autonomy.

Period

Temperature

Wind

∅ 7-day average

Sleep
80
17°C
Night temperature
Solar
42
1.9 kWh
for 500W panels • sunny 7.3h
Driving
95
10 km/h
Wind speed (gusts 50)
Condensation
High
77%
Humidity level • Dew point 15.9°C
Awning
Danger
50 km/h
Max gusts
Air Quality
Fair
26 AQI
PM2.5: 5.1 μg/m³

Upcoming forecast

Fr
26.06
95
comfort
day
22°
night
17°
solar
1.9 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 50 км/ч
Sa
27.06
95
comfort
day
23°
night
17°
solar
2 kWh
wind
10 km/h
gusts 52 км/ч
Su
28.06
45
comfort
day
22°
night
17°
solar
1.7 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 82 км/ч
Mo
29.06
45
comfort
day
19°
night
17°
solar
1.3 kWh
wind
15 km/h
gusts 91 км/ч
Tu
30.06
45
comfort
day
22°
night
17°
solar
2.6 kWh
wind
16 km/h
gusts 91 км/ч
We
01.07
45
comfort
day
22°
night
17°
solar
2.3 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 82 км/ч
Th
02.07
45
comfort
day
22°
night
17°
solar
2.4 kWh
wind
13 km/h
gusts 78 км/ч

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Today's output
Peak hours
4.8h
sunny 7.3h
Usage estimate

Travel recommendations

  • Strong gusts (50 km/h) — do not open the awning, retract it if already out.
  • Perfect night (16.7°C) — comfortable without heating or air conditioning.
  • High condensation risk — ventilate before sleep and leave a small gap in the roof vent.

Air Quality Today

26
Good
Fair
Moderate
Poor
Danger
26
Fair
Air quality is acceptable — minor pollutants, most people won't notice.
PM2.5
5.1
μg/m³
Good
Dust
3
μg/m³
Good
Pollen
—

Best drive window
The algorithm finds a 4-hour slot with minimum wind and precipitation (06:00–18:00). Drive Score — overall driving comfort today: 100 = ideal, penalties for wind, rain, heat.

No optimal window today — wind or rain throughout the day.

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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 2 of 65 cities. Country average VanSky — 60.

Best
1
Nuwara Eliya you are here
92 2
Hatton
86 3
Badulla
78 4
Kandy
75 5
Wellawaya
72
Harshest
Bentota
54
Kalutara
53
Valvedditturai
53
Matale
45
Gampola
45
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 46 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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Updated: 20.06.2026

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