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November · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 47/100

Galle in November

Mixed · 47/100Beach 65/100
High / low28° / 25°daily averages
Precipitation267 mm27 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
6.05° N, 80.21° EElevation 24 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
When to goGalle · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec47November
Best timeJan–Mar
November: high / low28° / 25°
iWhat to expect

The weather in November

In November, Galle averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 25° — warm weather by day. Expect around 267 mm of precipitation spread over about 27 wet days, with average cloud cover near 52%.

Temperatures are much the same as in October, and December brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

November scores 47/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 6th of the twelve months for Galle. For the most comfortable weather, consider January, February and March instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:59 and sets at 17:50 local time, giving 11 h 51 min of daylight. Days shorten by 7 minutes over the month.

Why 47/100?

How the score for November is built
Comfort · 42%74%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%63%

Beach score this month: 65/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

November against the year

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iiiNearby in November

Around Galle this month

Beruwala
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Beruwala

Western Province · 54 km NW
28°Nov high
28wet days
45score
Beruwala
Ambalangoda
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Ambalangoda

Southern Province · 27 km NW
28°Nov high
27wet days
46score
Ambalangoda
Bentota
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Bentota

Southern Province · 48 km NW
28°Nov high
28wet days
45score
Bentota
Weligama
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Weligama

Southern Province · 26 km E
28°Nov high
27wet days
44score
Weligama
ivTop of the table

Sri Lanka's best in November

Where to go in November
Badulla
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1

Badulla

Uva Province
25°Nov high
28wet days
54score
Badulla
Nuwara Eliya
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2

Nuwara Eliya

Central Province
18°Nov high
28wet days
52score
Nuwara Eliya
Kandy
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3

Kandy

Central Province
26°Nov high
28wet days
49score
Kandy
Karainagar
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4

Karainagar

Northern Province
27°Nov high
26wet days
49score
Karainagar
·Questions

Galle in November: quick answers

Is November a good time to visit Galle?

November scores 47/100 for Galle, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 28°C with 27 wet days.

How warm is Galle in November?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 25°C in November.

Does it rain a lot in Galle in November?

Galle receives about 267 mm of precipitation in November, falling on around 27 days.

Can you swim in Galle in November?

The sea averages 29°C in November, warm enough for most swimmers.