Sigiriya

Anuradhapura District Weather in November

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in November.

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Anuradhapura Sigiriya Habarana Mihintale

Planning a journey to Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka this November and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Anuradhapura District in November

Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. November in Anuradhapura District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Sigiriya. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Habarana with an average of 238 mm (9.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Pahala Maragahawewa with 248 mm (9.8 in). Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month sees the heaviest rainfall of the year in Sigiriya.

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Best Places to Visit in Anuradhapura District in November

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Anuradhapura District

What is the weather like in November for some of the most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Anuradhapura District (November)

Precipitation variation in Anuradhapura District (November)

Sigiriya

In November Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sigiriya →

Anuradhapura

In November Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Anuradhapura →

Habarana

In November Habarana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Habarana →

Mihintale

In November Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
196 mm (7.7 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
169 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Mihintale →

Habawewa

In November Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
197 mm (7.8 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Habawewa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Anuradhapura District, in Sri Lanka.

In our records: Sri Lanka November extremes

Notable November records observed across cities in Sri Lanka in our climate database (1995 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest November day in Sri Lanka brought 444 mm (17 in) in Colombo on November 11, 2010.

Popular cities in November

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Anuradhapura District in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Anuradhapura 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 240 mm (9.4 in)
Sigiriya 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 245 mm (9.6 in)
Habarana 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)
Mihintale 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Habawewa 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 245 mm (9.6 in)
Attikulama 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)

Anuradhapura District weather in November: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in November?

In November, Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Sigiriya sees daytime temperatures near 31°C (88°F), with nights cooling to roughly 23°C (73°F).

What is the average temperature in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in November?

In Sigiriya, the average daytime high in November is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

Does Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in November?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Sigiriya records an average of 245 mm (9.6 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka.

Is November a Good Time to Visit Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka due to the typically poor weather in Sigiriya.

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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