SeasonMapNuwara Eliya weather in November
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November in Nuwara Eliya: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Nuwara Eliya · #877 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 67/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Nuwara Eliya in November
Other months in Nuwara Eliya
Nuwara Eliya's forum calls January genuinely cold by Sri Lankan standards — regulars call it "Little England" for a reason, and some hotel rooms come with heaters for the evening chill. Frost isn't unheard of on the coldest January nights, so a proper jacket or sweater is essential packing even though the rest of the island stays warm.
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Nuwara Eliya climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 20°C / 68°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 433 mm / 17.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 90% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Sunshine | 8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 7 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 32 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nuwara Eliya in November
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Quietone of its worst months for weather(estimated)
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Best months for Nuwara Eliya's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherNuwara Eliya's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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What's on in Nuwara Eliya in November
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Wet season
MonsoonRisk26 rainy days and about 433 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nuwara Eliya — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nuwara Eliya in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Nuwara Eliya?
- November in Nuwara Eliya: nice, soaked, with clean air — fine if you can take 26 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Nuwara Eliya on SeasonMap's comfort score (67/100).
- What is the weather like in Nuwara Eliya in November?
- In November, Nuwara Eliya averages a daily high of 20.1°C and a low of 12.9°C, with about 433.1 mm of rain over roughly 25.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nuwara Eliya in November?
- Nuwara Eliya has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 32 in November.
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