Frost Dates for NUWARA ELIYA, Sri Lanka

Elevation: 1883 m

Frost Dates

This location never reaches freezing temperatures, so you can plant year-round!

In tropical and subtropical climates, the main challenge isn’t frost — it’s heat and humidity. Learn more about gardening in tropical climates.

6.97°N, 80.77°W © OpenStreetMap

USDA Hardiness Zone iHardiness zones indicate which perennial plants can survive winter in your area. For annual vegetables, frost dates and growing season length matter more than hardiness zone.

Zone 12a

Avg. annual minimum: 10 to 13°C

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Köppen Climate iThe Köppen climate classification system categorizes climates based on temperature and precipitation patterns.

Cfb Oceanic (Marine West Coast)

Mild year-round with cool summers and wet winters. Excellent for cool-season crops like brassicas, peas, and root vegetables. Extended harvest seasons but summer heat-loving crops may struggle.

Köppen climate map

Temperature

10° 15° 20° 25°
16°
High: 20°C
Avg: 16°C
Low: 14°C
Jan
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 13°C
Feb
18°
High: 23°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 14°C
Mar
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Apr
19°
High: 22°C
Avg: 19°C
Low: 16°C
May
18°
High: 22°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Jun
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 16°C
Jul
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Aug
18°
High: 21°C
Avg: 18°C
Low: 15°C
Sep
17°
High: 21°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 15°C
Oct
17°
High: 20°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 15°C
Nov
17°
High: 20°C
Avg: 17°C
Low: 14°C
Dec
Avg High Avg Temp Avg Low

Precipitation

0 mm 100 mm 200 mm 300 mm
117 mm
116.8 mm
Jan
102 mm
101.6 mm
Feb
109 mm
109.2 mm
Mar
234 mm
233.7 mm
Apr
206 mm
205.7 mm
May
165 mm
165.1 mm
Jun
180 mm
180.3 mm
Jul
185 mm
185.4 mm
Aug
216 mm
215.9 mm
Sep
358 mm
358.1 mm
Oct
318 mm
317.5 mm
Nov
224 mm
223.5 mm
Dec

Sunrise / Sunset

4a7a10a1p4p7p10pNoonJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec11.5h12h12h12h12.5h12.5h12.5h12h12h12h11.5h11.5h
Jan: 6:11 AM – 5:49 PM · 11h 38m
Feb: 6:07 AM – 5:53 PM · 11h 47m
Mar: 6:01 AM – 5:59 PM · 11h 57m
Apr: 5:55 AM – 6:05 PM · 12h 09m
May: 5:50 AM – 6:10 PM · 12h 19m
Jun: 5:48 AM – 6:12 PM · 12h 24m
Jul: 5:49 AM – 6:11 PM · 12h 22m
Aug: 5:53 AM – 6:07 PM · 12h 14m
Sep: 5:59 AM – 6:01 PM · 12h 02m
Oct: 6:05 AM – 5:55 PM · 11h 51m
Nov: 6:10 AM – 5:50 PM · 11h 41m
Dec: 6:12 AM – 5:48 PM · 11h 36m
Daylight Longest: 12h 24m · Shortest: 11h 36m

Nearby Stations

HAMBANTOTA, Sri Lanka

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