Does Nuwara Eliya have snow?

As of late residents of Nuwara Eliya have been experiencing snow fall during the early hours of the morning as a result of the prevailing cold weather in the area. This rare occurrence, which has added more colour to the cold environment of Nuwara Eliya has attracted both local and foreign tourists.
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Does it ever snow in Sri Lanka?

When does it snow in Sri Lanka? The country experience two peaks in rains: It rains and snows the most in April and May in the southwest and interior from October to December, which is influenced by the retreating monsoon, affecting the entire country.
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What is the coldest month in Nuwara Eliya?

Which is the coldest month in Nuwara Eliya? The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 18°C (65°F).
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What is the coldest temperature in Nuwara Eliya?

July is the hottest month in Nuwara Eliya Town with an average temperature of 19°C (66°F) and the coldest is January at 0°C (32°F).
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What is the coldest place in Sri Lanka?

Nuwara Eliya is known for its temperate, cool climate – the coolest area in Sri Lanka.
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Why is Nuwara Eliya colder than Colombo?

Due to the high altitude, Nuwara Eliya has a much cooler climate than the lowlands of Sri Lanka, with a mean annual temperature of 16 °C. But the temperature changes and sometimes it can be as low as 3°C. In the winter months it is quite cold at night, and there can even be frost.
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Why is Nuwara Eliya called Little England?

Nuwara Eliya, nicknamed the “Little England” of Sri Lanka for its chilly climate and colonial style bungalows, is situated at an elevation of 1,868 m in the misty hills of central Sri Lanka. Nuwara Eliya's European-style environment is a result of the city once being a retreat for colonial planters and high-society.
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What is the coldest place on Earth?

Where is the coldest place on Earth?
  • Eastern Antarctic Plateau, Antarctica (-94°C) ...
  • Vostok Station Antarctica (-89.2°C) ...
  • Amundsen-Scott Station, Antarctica (-82.8°C) ...
  • Denali, Alaska, United States of America (-73°C) ...
  • Klinck station, Greenland (-69.6°C) ...
  • Oymyakon, Siberia, Russia (-67.7°C)
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What are the rainy months in Nuwara Eliya?

Average monthly snow and rainfall in Nuwara Eliya (Nuwara Eliya District) in inches
  • A lot of rain (rainy season) falls in the months: January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December.
  • On average, October is the wettest month with 9 inch (228 mm) of precipitation.
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Which is the coldest place in India?

Drass, Jammu and Kashmir

Situated at an elevation of 3350 m, Drass is the coldest place in India and second to the coldest inhabited region on Earth. The average temperature during winter season goes down to -23 ºC.
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What is the driest place in Sri Lanka?

Microclimatic differences exist between the southwest, the central highlands, and the rest of the country. Sri Lanka receives ample annual rainfall between 965.2mm (38") and 2540mm (100"). The northwest and the southeast are the driest, while the southwestern region is the wettest.
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Does Sri Lanka have 4 seasons?

Sri Lanka has no marked seasons. A special feature is that the hot and humid lowlands and the salubrious hill country are separated by a few hours motoring. Average mean temperature along the coast is 26.7º C (80 F) and 19.7º C (66.50 F) in the hill country.
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Which is the wettest place in Sri Lanka?

This study revealed that the Welioya Estate in Hatton receives the highest average annual rainfall in Sri Lanka.
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Does Dhaka have snow?

Weather is perfect this time of year in Dhaka to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 87.2°F (30.7°C) and 75.1°F (23.9°C). On average, it rains or snows a smalll amount: 0 to 2 times per month.
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Does Malaysia have snow?

Despite being generally accepted that it does not snow in Malaysia, there have been two instances that snowfall has been recorded in the country. The first sighting was in 1975, with the second one coming in 1993. On both occasions, the snow accumulated to a depth of 0.4 inches (10 millimeters) on Mount Kinabalu.
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Does it snow in Singapore?

Singapore does not have a winter season, and the coldest months are December, January, and February. The temperatures range from 73 degrees Fahrenheit (23 degrees Celsius) to 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). The temperatures are too high for snow formation; therefore, it does not snow in Singapore.
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What is the best season to visit Nuwara Eliya?

Given that the Sri Lankan New Year and the Tamil New Year fall during the month of April and that this is the month with little precipitation and the most pleasant weather in Nuwara Eliya, April is considered as the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya.
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What is Sri Lanka climate?

Sri Lanka's climate can be described as tropical, and quite hot. Its position between 5 and 10 north latitude endows the country with year-round warm weather, moderated by ocean winds and considerable moisture.
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Which place is the hottest in Philippines?

Dagupan City, Pangasinan

This well-known city receives the highest heat index for two consecutive years ( 2021 – 2022 ) and is at the top of the list of the hottest place in the Philippines.
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Which place is the coldest in the Philippines?

Lantapan

The coldest of the cold is Lantapan, a breakaway district of Malaybalay on the slopes of the Kitanglad mountain range. Lantapan is so cold that dew sometimes lingers as late as noon.
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What is the hottest city in the world?

It indicates the ability to send an email. Mecca, Islam's holiest city, is the world's hottest city. It is the warmest inhabited place on earth, with an average annual temperature of 87.3 degrees Fahrenheit. In summer, temperatures can reach 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Who discovered Nuwara Eliya?

The history of Nuwara Eliya roughly dates back to 1818 when Dr. John Davy discovered Nuwara Eliya as a place with a similar climate as England and also a place full of wild animals for hunting such as Elephants, and other animals and also full of Asoka trees.
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Is Nuwara Eliya worth visiting?

Nuwara Eliya is beautiful small town in the hill country that is well worth your time. If you would like to enjoy a scenic train ride or visit Horton plains, you must allocate one or two nights for Nuwara Eliya.
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