Polonnaruwa District Weather in November

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

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

What to Expect in Polonnaruwa District in November

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. November in Polonnaruwa 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 23°C (73°F) in Polonnaruwa. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Giritale with an average of 241 mm (9.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Hingurakgala with 248 mm (9.8 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Polonnaruwa.

Explore Polonnaruwa District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April36°C (97°F) May36°C (97°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September36°C (97°F) October34°C (93°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Polonnaruwa District in November

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

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

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (November)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (November)

Polonnaruwa

In November Polonnaruwa 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 less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
246 mm (9.7 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Giritale

In November Giritale 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 less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
168 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Giritale →

Minneriya

In November Minneriya 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 less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
168 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
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Hingurakgala

In November Hingurakgala 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 less favorable that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
214 hours
168 hours
171 hours
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
248 mm (9.8 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Polonnaruwa 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 Polonnaruwa District in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 246 mm (9.7 in)
Giritale 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Minneriya 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Hingurakgala 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 248 mm (9.8 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka typically experiences less favorable weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Polonnaruwa average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka during November range from a nighttime low near 23°C (73°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Polonnaruwa.

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

Yes. November brings heavy rainfall to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka, with Polonnaruwa averaging around 246 mm (9.7 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Polonnaruwa, November may not be the ideal time to visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, February provides good weather in Polonnaruwa. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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