Puttalam District Weather in November

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

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Kalpitiya Marawila Wayikkal Alankuda

Planning a getaway to Puttalam 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 Puttalam District in November

Puttalam District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. November in Puttalam 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 25°C (77°F) in Kalpitiya. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To explore the conditions in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Andigama with an average of 252 mm (9.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Wayikkal with 287 mm (11 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Kalpitiya.

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Best Places to Visit in Puttalam District in November

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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 Puttalam District

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

Temperature range in Puttalam District (November)

Precipitation variation in Puttalam District (November)

Kalpitiya

In November Kalpitiya 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 poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
199 mm (7.8 in)
256 mm (10 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
tolerable
Climate in Kalpitiya →

Marawila

In November Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°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)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
210 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
323 mm (13 in)
277 mm (11 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Marawila →

Wayikkal

In November Wayikkal generally has very 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 poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
210 hours
217 hours
Monthly rainfall
335 mm (13 in)
287 mm (11 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Wayikkal →

Alankuda

In November Alankuda 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 poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
224 mm (8.8 in)
257 mm (10 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Alankuda →

Chilaw

In November Chilaw generally has very 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 poor 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)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
302 mm (12 in)
265 mm (10 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Chilaw →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kalpitiya 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 256 mm (10 in)
Marawila 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 277 mm (11 in)
Wayikkal 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 287 mm (11 in)
Alankuda 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 257 mm (10 in)
Chilaw 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 265 mm (10 in)
Mudalaipali 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 257 mm (10 in)

Puttalam District weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

Puttalam District, Sri Lanka typically experiences poor weather in November, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kalpitiya average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Kalpitiya peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in November, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kalpitiya records an average of 256 mm (10 in) in November, putting it among the wetter months for Puttalam District, Sri Lanka.

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

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

Generally speaking, July provides pleasant weather in Kalpitiya. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.

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