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Kandy District Weather in November

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

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Planning a getaway to Kandy 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 Kandy District in November

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 27°C (81°F) in Pussellawa to 29°C (84°F) in Hedeniya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Hedeniya and 19°C (66°F) in Pussellawa.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kandy District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kudadeniya with an average of 281 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Nawalapitiya with 515 mm (20 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Kandy.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Kandy receives about 125 hours of sunlight in November, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

Explore Kandy District by month

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

January27°C (81°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December27°C (81°F)
Best Time to Visit Kandy District →

Best Places to Visit in Kandy District in November

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

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

Temperature range in Kandy District (November)

Precipitation variation in Kandy District (November)

Kandy

In November Kandy 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 poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
305 mm (12 in)
322 mm (13 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kandy →

Digana

In November Digana 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 poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°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
266 mm (10 in)
290 mm (11 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Digana →

Peradeniya

In November Peradeniya 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 poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
329 mm (13 in)
342 mm (13 in)
218 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Peradeniya →

Gampola

In November Gampola 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 poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
380 mm (15 in)
407 mm (16 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Gampola →

Kadugannawa

In November Kadugannawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
360 mm (14 in)
370 mm (15 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
15 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kadugannawa →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kandy 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 322 mm (13 in)
Digana 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 290 mm (11 in)
Peradeniya 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 342 mm (13 in)
Gampola 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 407 mm (16 in)
Kadugannawa 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 370 mm (15 in)
Nawalapitiya 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 515 mm (20 in)

Kandy District weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Kandy District, Sri Lanka typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kandy average around 28°C (82°F), and temperatures drop to about 20°C (68°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Kandy peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in November, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Rainfall in Kandy District, Sri Lanka peaks during November. Kandy averages roughly 322 mm (13 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Kandy. On the other hand, the months of April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kandy District.

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