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For the most comfortable weather in Ella, aim for June – August. July tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain. February & March, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November & December, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 72°F to 81°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 66.7 in (1695 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 73°F23°C | 75°F24°C | 78°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 80°F26°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 81°F27°C | 78°F26°C | 74°F23°C | 72°F22°C |
| Avg low | 59°F15°C | 59°F15°C | 61°F16°C | 64°F18°C | 65°F19°C | 64°F18°C | 64°F18°C | 64°F18°C | 64°F18°C | 63°F17°C | 63°F17°C | 61°F16°C |
| Rain | 5.7 in144 mm | 4.2 in106 mm | 4.0 in102 mm | 6.1 in155 mm | 5.0 in128 mm | 2.4 in62 mm | 2.0 in50 mm | 2.5 in64 mm | 4.4 in112 mm | 8.7 in221 mm | 11.4 in289 mm | 10.3 in262 mm |
| Humidity | 89% | 86% | 81% | 81% | 81% | 77% | 73% | 72% | 73% | 80% | 88% | 90% |
| Cloud | 62% | 57% | 54% | 64% | 67% | 69% | 71% | 70% | 69% | 70% | 77% | 72% |
| Comfort | 63 | 71 | 76 | 67 | 69 | 79 | 83 | 82 | 76 | 58 | 46 | 46 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. Temperatures were adjusted from the grid cell's ~400 m (1,312 ft) to Ella's ~975 m (3,199 ft) elevation using the standard lapse rate of 6.5°C per 1,000 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Ella (highs stay between 72°F and 81°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures climb through the season, from 75°F highs in February to 81°F by September. It's the driest half, with only about 19.5 in (496 mm) of rain, 29% of the year's total. March and June feel humid, with humidity near 81%. Comfort peaks here: June – August rank with the year's best, and the season averages 78/100.
Expect steady highs of 72–80°F (22–27°C). It's the wettest half, with about 47.2 in (1199 mm) of rain, 71% of the year's total. April & May and October & November feel humid, with humidity near 81%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (November & December), averaging 58/100.
By comfort score: 5 Great, 4 Good and 3 Fair. Great months: March and June – September. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Ella, aim for June – August. July tops our comfort score at 83/100, with highs around 80°F (27°C) and 2.0 in (50 mm) of rain. February & March, May and September are good shoulder-season months. The toughest months are November & December, mainly because of rain.
November is the wettest month, averaging about 11.4 in (289 mm) of rain. July is the driest, with about 2.0 in (50 mm). The yearly total is around 66.7 in (1695 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 59°F (15°C) and highs of 73°F (23°C). The warmest is August, with average highs of 81°F (27°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 81% annually, and March – June and October & November combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is October – December, with about 30.4 in (772 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is June – August, with about 6.9 in (176 mm).
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