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Matale District Weather in November

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

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Sigiriya Dambulla Inamaluwa Matale

Planning a trip to Matale District, Sri Lanka this November? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Matale District in November

Matale District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. November in Matale District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Elkaduwa at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Sigiriya at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Sigiriya and 21°C (70°F) in Elkaduwa. 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 Matale District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sigiriya with an average of 245 mm (9.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Matale with 304 mm (12 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Sigiriya.

Explore Matale District by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Matale District in November

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

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

Temperature range in Matale District (November)

Precipitation variation in Matale 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 →

Dambulla

In November Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
255 mm (10 in)
196 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Dambulla →

Inamaluwa

In November Inamaluwa 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
32°C (90°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
197 mm (7.8 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
195 mm (7.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Inamaluwa →

Matale

In November Matale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°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
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
278 mm (11 in)
304 mm (12 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Matale →

Elkaduwa

In November Elkaduwa 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
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°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
263 mm (10 in)
297 mm (12 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Elkaduwa →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sigiriya 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 245 mm (9.6 in)
Dambulla 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Inamaluwa 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 246 mm (9.7 in)
Matale 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 304 mm (12 in)
Elkaduwa 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 297 mm (12 in)
Rattota 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 292 mm (11 in)

Matale District weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Matale District, Sri Lanka in November. The popular destination of Sigiriya averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 23°C (73°F) at night during this month.

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

Daytime temperatures in Sigiriya peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in November, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Yes. November brings heavy rainfall to Matale District, Sri Lanka, with Sigiriya averaging around 245 mm (9.6 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sigiriya, November may not be the ideal time to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka.

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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