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Colombo District Weather in November

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

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Colombo Mount Lavinia Dehiwala Nugegoda

Planning a getaway to Colombo District, Sri Lanka this November and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Colombo District in November

Colombo District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. November in Colombo 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 24°C (75°F) in Colombo. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Colombo with an average of 338 mm (13 in) to heavy rainfall in Avissawella with 474 mm (19 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in November. Colombo typically receives 210 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Colombo District by month

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

January32°C (90°F) February33°C (91°F) March33°C (91°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) This monthJune30°C (86°F) July30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
Best Time to Visit Colombo District →

Best Places to Visit in Colombo District in November

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

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

Temperature range in Colombo District (November)

Precipitation variation in Colombo District (November)

Colombo

In November Colombo 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
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
210 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
355 mm (14 in)
338 mm (13 in)
185 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Colombo →

Mount Lavinia

In November Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
210 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
355 mm (14 in)
345 mm (14 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Mount Lavinia →

Dehiwala

In November Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
210 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
355 mm (14 in)
343 mm (14 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Dehiwala →

Nugegoda

In November Nugegoda 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
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
210 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
357 mm (14 in)
344 mm (14 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Nugegoda →

Boralesgamuwa

In November Boralesgamuwa 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
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
210 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
359 mm (14 in)
348 mm (14 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Boralesgamuwa →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Colombo 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 Colombo District in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Colombo 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 338 mm (13 in)
Mount Lavinia 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 345 mm (14 in)
Dehiwala 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 343 mm (14 in)
Nugegoda 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 344 mm (14 in)
Boralesgamuwa 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 348 mm (14 in)
Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 343 mm (14 in)

Colombo District weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Colombo District, Sri Lanka in November. The popular destination of Colombo averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

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

Colombo averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in November, with overnight lows close to 24°C (75°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Colombo records an average of 338 mm (13 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for Colombo District, Sri Lanka.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly tolerable weather in Colombo. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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