Sri Lanka weather in November
Considering a trip to Sri Lanka this November and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Sri Lanka in November?
November in Sri Lanka generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Ramboda at 26°C to very warm in Polonnaruwa at 31°C. At night it cools down to 23°C in Polonnaruwa and 18°C in Ramboda.
In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Habarana with an average of 238 mm to heavy rainfall in Adams Peak with 647 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Kandy. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 125 hours of sunlight expected in Kandy. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sri Lanka in November, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sri Lanka climate page.
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Average weather in Kandy
In November Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hikkaduwa
In November Hikkaduwa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Negombo
In November Negombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Mirissa
In November Mirissa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Nuwara Eliya
In November Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is November the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kandy, November may not be the ideal time to visit Sri Lanka.
Generally speaking, February provides perfect weather in Kandy. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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