Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District Weather in November

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

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Nuwara Eliya Hatton Nallathanniya Ginigathena

Planning a journey to Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya District in November

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are warm and range from 26°C (79°F) in Ramboda to 28°C (82°F) in Nallathanniya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Nallathanniya and 18°C (64°F) in Ramboda.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Nuwara Eliya with an average of 298 mm (12 in) to heavy rainfall in Nallathanniya with 624 mm (25 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Nuwara Eliya.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is moderately available across various locations. In Nuwara Eliya, you can expect around 125 hours of sunlight in November, which gives a pleasant combination of sun and shade. For those who want maximum sunshine, our weather planner can point you toward the sunniest places on Earth.

Explore Nuwara Eliya District by month

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

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nuwara Eliya District in November

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

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

Temperature range in Nuwara Eliya District (November)

Precipitation variation in Nuwara Eliya District (November)

Nuwara Eliya

In November Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
292 mm (11 in)
298 mm (12 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Nuwara Eliya →

Hatton

In November Hatton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
211 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
454 mm (18 in)
531 mm (21 in)
394 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hatton →

Nallathanniya

In November Nallathanniya 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
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
211 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
495 mm (19 in)
624 mm (25 in)
476 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nallathanniya →

Ginigathena

In November Ginigathena 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
27°C (81°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
202 hours
211 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
505 mm (20 in)
594 mm (23 in)
430 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Ginigathena →

Ramboda

In November Ramboda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
119 hours
125 hours
143 hours
Monthly rainfall
376 mm (15 in)
381 mm (15 in)
272 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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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 Nuwara Eliya District in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuwara Eliya 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 298 mm (12 in)
Hatton 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 531 mm (21 in)
Nallathanniya 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 624 mm (25 in)
Ginigathena 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 594 mm (23 in)
Ramboda 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 381 mm (15 in)
Maskeliya 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 576 mm (23 in)

Nuwara Eliya District weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

In November, Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Nuwara Eliya sees daytime temperatures near 26°C (79°F), with nights cooling to roughly 19°C (66°F).

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

In Nuwara Eliya, the average daytime high in November is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 19°C (66°F).

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

Rainfall in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka peaks during November. Nuwara Eliya averages roughly 298 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March offering mostly perfect weather in Nuwara Eliya. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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