Hambantota District Weather in November

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

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Tissamaharama Tangalle Kataragama Kirinda

Are you planning a trip a to Hambantota District, Sri Lanka in November and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Hambantota District in November

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

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Tangalle. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Hambantota with an average of 251 mm (9.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Tangalle with 281 mm (11 in). It experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella.

Average sunshine

November brings good sunshine to many areas. Tangalle sees around 191 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Hambantota District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March33°C (91°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hambantota District in November

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

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

Temperature range in Hambantota District (November)

Precipitation variation in Hambantota District (November)

Tangalle

In November Tangalle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°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)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
191 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
281 mm (11 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Tangalle →

Tissamaharama

In November Tissamaharama 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 less favorable 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)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
191 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
169 mm (6.7 in)
273 mm (11 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Tissamaharama →

Kataragama

In November Kataragama 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 less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
192 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
277 mm (11 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kataragama →

Kirinda

In November Kirinda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
191 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
265 mm (10 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Kirinda →

Yala

In November Yala generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
192 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
258 mm (10 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Yala →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tissamaharama 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 273 mm (11 in)
Tangalle 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 281 mm (11 in)
Kataragama 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 277 mm (11 in)
Kirinda 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 265 mm (10 in)
Yala 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 258 mm (10 in)
Palatupana 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 261 mm (10 in)

Hambantota District weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Hambantota District, Sri Lanka typically experiences less favorable weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tangalle average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Tangalle peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in November, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Tangalle records an average of 281 mm (11 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for Hambantota District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our view, November might not be the best time to travel to Hambantota District, Sri Lanka with often less favorable weather in Tangalle.

On average, the best time to visit Hambantota District, Sri Lanka is in January, February and March with generally good weather in Tangalle. On the other hand, the months of October, November and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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