Ratnapura District Weather in November

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

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Dambulla Udawalawe Embilipitiya Kalawana

Thinking about venturing to Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka this November and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Ratnapura District in November

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Belihul Oya at 26°C (79°F) and very warm in Kiralawelkatuwa at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Kiralawelkatuwa and 19°C (66°F) in Belihul Oya. 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 a closer look at conditions across Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Dambulla with an average of 255 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 583 mm (23 in). Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Dambulla.

Explore Ratnapura District by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April34°C (93°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ratnapura District in November

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

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

Temperature range in Ratnapura District (November)

Precipitation variation in Ratnapura District (November)

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 →

Udawalawe

In November Udawalawe generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
191 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
366 mm (14 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Udawalawe →

Embilipitiya

In November Embilipitiya 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
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
195 hours
191 hours
220 hours
Monthly rainfall
218 mm (8.6 in)
308 mm (12 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Embilipitiya →

Kalawana

In November Kalawana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« October
November
December »
October
November
December
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
211 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
401 mm (16 in)
496 mm (20 in)
359 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kalawana →

Godakewela

In November Godakewela 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
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
211 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
343 mm (14 in)
477 mm (19 in)
351 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
15 days
11 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 Ratnapura District in November.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dambulla 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 255 mm (10 in)
Udawalawe 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 366 mm (14 in)
Embilipitiya 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 308 mm (12 in)
Kalawana 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 496 mm (20 in)
Godakewela 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 477 mm (19 in)
Kiralawelkatuwa 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 295 mm (12 in)

Ratnapura District weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

November in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka brings poor weather. In Dambulla, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 23°C (73°F).

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

In Dambulla, the average daytime high in November is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 23°C (73°F).

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

Rainfall in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka peaks during November. Dambulla averages roughly 255 mm (10 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

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

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

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Dambulla. In contrast, March, April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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