Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka in November: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Sri Lanka in November is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 26 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
57/100 · #10
Warmth
#7
Dryness
#10
Sun
#12
Sea warmth
#4
Published best categories: none
Sri Lanka · NovemberPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 26 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 28 | 25 | 27 | 282 | 5.9 | 85 | 3.5 | 28 | 58 |
| November (selected) | 28 | 25 | 26 | 311 | 5.6 | 84 | 2.8 | 29 | 57 |
| December | 29 | 24 | 21 | 174 | 5.7 | 82 | 2.8 | 28 | 59 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: November (57/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | +1 | -0.3 °C | +0.4 °C | +1 | -29.2 mm | +0.3 h | +1.2 % | +0.7 m/s | -0.4 °C |
| December | +2 | +0.4 °C | -0.7 °C | -5 | -137 mm | +0.1 h | -2.4 % | ±0 m/s | -0.3 °C |
All twelve months in context
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sri Lanka in November?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 25 °C.
Can you swim in Sri Lanka in November?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in November?
The curated estimate is about 26 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 311 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
By the climate score, January, February, July and August are the strongest months for Sri Lanka. For a beach trip: January, February, July and August. November is not among them.