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Devon Falls

Waterfall

Set among central highland tea country, Devon Falls is a roadside cascade often paired with trips between Nuwara Eliya and the tea plantations; visitors photograph the drop and inspect nearby viewpoints.

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Address: Near Talawakele, Central Province, Sri Lanka
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About Devon Falls

Devon Falls is a waterfall in the Central Province of Sri Lanka, near the hill-country town of Talawakele. It is one of the notable waterfalls of the central highlands and drops roughly 97 metres.

Surrounded by tea plantations, the falls are visible from the nearby road and short estate paths, which are the main places visitors stop to photograph the cascade and the surrounding valley. There are no extensive facilities at the site.

The fall is a natural feature of the highland drainage and acquired its English name during the British colonial tea-plantation period. It has remained a roadside attraction since the plantation era.

The waterfall sits within the tea-growing landscape of Nuwara Eliya District in Sri Lanka’s central highlands, close to the town of Talawakele and surrounded by steep, cultivated slopes.

  • Viewing: Set in tea-country; best views are from roadside viewpoints and nearby estate lanes rather than a formal viewing platform.
  • Height: The falls drop roughly 97 metres, making them one of the taller waterfalls in Sri Lanka’s central highlands.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Devon Falls

Devon Falls is most pleasant in Sri Lanka's dry season when the highland weather is clearer and roads are reliable.

Dry season
January-April · 15-25°C
Cool, clear conditions in the central highlands; trails and overlooks are accessible.

Weather & Climate near Devon Falls

Climate

Devon Falls's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 27°C. Heavy rainfall (2855 mm/year), wettest in June.

Air Quality: AQI 66 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
11°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 14° - 24° 19° 154 mm overcast 87% 2.7 m/s 2.0 very high 11.7h
February Very Good 14° - 26° 20° 110 mm partly cloudy 84% 1.6 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.8h
March Very Good 15° - 27° 21° 147 mm partly cloudy 81% 1.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Good 17° - 27° 22° 238 mm overcast 84% 1.3 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.2h
May Good 18° - 26° 22° 302 mm overcast 89% 1.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.3h
June Good 18° - 24° 21° 316 mm overcast 89% 2.7 m/s 2.0 very high 12.4h
July Good 18° - 24° 21° 267 mm overcast 89% 2.1 m/s 2.0 very high 12.3h
August Good 18° - 24° 21° 246 mm overcast 88% 1.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
September Good 17° - 24° 21° 235 mm overcast 87% 1.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.0h
October Good 17° - 24° 21° 313 mm overcast 88% 1.3 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
November Good 16° - 24° 20° 310 mm overcast 89% 1.3 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
December Good 15° - 24° 20° 217 mm overcast 90% 1.9 m/s 1.7 very high 11.6h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Devon Falls

Devon Falls is a short drive from Talawakele and is often visited as a stop on the route between Nuwara Eliya and Kandy. The railway line between Nuwara Eliya and Colombo runs nearby, and many visitors combine the falls with tea-plantation tours.

Tips for Visiting Devon Falls

  • Visit early morning for the best light and fewer visitors; the falls are a popular short excursion from Nuwara Eliya.
  • Combine the visit with nearby tea estates for classic highland scenery and local tea tastings.