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Badulla District Weather in November

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

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Planning a journey to Badulla 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 Badulla District in November

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Ohiya to 28°C (82°F) in Passara. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Passara and 19°C (66°F) in Ohiya.

For specific regional insights in Badulla District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Badulla with an average of 294 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Kalupahana with 390 mm (15 in). Based on climate data from the last 30 years, Ella receives the most rainfall during this month of the year.

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Ella as an example - it receives around 125 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Badulla District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Badulla District - and find the best time to visit. (based on Ella)

January27°C (81°F) February28°C (82°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May31°C (88°F) June32°C (90°F) July32°C (90°F) This monthAugust32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October30°C (86°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
Best Time to Visit Badulla District →

Best Places to Visit in Badulla District in November

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Badulla District.

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 Badulla District

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

Temperature range in Badulla District (November)

Precipitation variation in Badulla District (November)

Ella

In November Ella generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
277 mm (11 in)
309 mm (12 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Ella →

Bandarawela

In November Bandarawela generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
273 mm (11 in)
312 mm (12 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Bandarawela →

Haputale

In November Haputale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
282 mm (11 in)
333 mm (13 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Haputale →

Badulla

In November Badulla generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
282 mm (11 in)
294 mm (12 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Badulla →

Diyatalawa

In November Diyatalawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
283 mm (11 in)
327 mm (13 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Diyatalawa →

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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 Badulla District in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ella 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 309 mm (12 in)
Bandarawela 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 312 mm (12 in)
Haputale 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 333 mm (13 in)
Badulla 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 294 mm (12 in)
Diyatalawa 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 327 mm (13 in)
Ohiya 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 377 mm (15 in)

Badulla District weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, Badulla District, Sri Lanka generally has less favorable weather conditions. Ella sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

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

Average temperatures in Badulla District, Sri Lanka during November range from a nighttime low near 20°C (68°F) to a daytime high around 28°C (82°F) in Ella.

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

Yes. November brings heavy rainfall to Badulla District, Sri Lanka, with Ella averaging around 309 mm (12 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

In our opinion, November may not be the ideal time to visit Badulla District, Sri Lanka due to the typically less favorable weather in Ella.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly excellent weather in Ella. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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