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Sri Lanka in November
Updated 10 October 2026 · by the GoTourRide team
The north east monsoon starts, bringing rain to the east coast and north. The west and south improve. Mirissa whale watching starts, the south and west coast begin their season, and the hill country is green.
Weather in Sri Lanka in November
The north east monsoon starts, bringing rain to the east coast and north. The west and south improve.
Sri Lanka has two monsoons, so the best coast changes with the month. Your driver can adjust the plan if the weather turns.
Where to go in November
Mirissa whale watching starts, the south and west coast begin their season, and the hill country is green.
Events and things to know
Prices rise at the end of the month as the high season starts.
Routes for this trip
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Mirissa (170 km, 2.5 to 3 hours)
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Galle (140 km, 1 hour 45 minutes to 2 hours)
- Colombo Airport (CMB) to Bentota (100 km, 1.5 to 2 hours)
Keep reading
- Best time to go to Sri Lanka
- Best time to visit Sri Lanka: weather guide
- How to hire a private driver in Sri Lanka
- Trip cost calculator
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FAQs
Is November a good time to visit Sri Lanka?
The north east monsoon starts, bringing rain to the east coast and north. The west and south improve. Mirissa whale watching starts, the south and west coast begin their season, and the hill country is green.
Which coast is best in November?
The north east monsoon starts, bringing rain to the east coast and north. The west and south improve.