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Adam's Peak in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Adam's Peak in May 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether May is a good month to travel to Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka.

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Adam's Peak in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Adam's Peak in May in summary
Very bad weather
Min 26°C Max 30°C 609 mm 26 day(s) 88% 59% UV 6 11.0 h/day
Activities not recommended in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 05:52 18:17
Hourly weather

Average weather in Adam's peak in May 2027

Very bad weather

The weather in Adam's peak in May 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in May. This allows you to forecast the weather in May 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Adam's peak in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Adam's peak in May.

Temperatures and rain in Adam's peak in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

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Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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About the climate in Adam's peak in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Adam's peak in May

Check the seasonal normals in Adam's peak in May and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
May
Weather data April May June
Outside temperature
Average temperature 28.6°C 27.8°C 27.0°C
Maximum temperature 31.1°C 29.6°C 28.5°C
Minimum temperature 26.1°C 26.1°C 25.4°C
Record maximum temperature 36.0°C
(2016)
34.0°C
(2016)
32.0°C
(2011)
Record low temperature 21.0°C
(2010)
19.0°C
(2016)
21.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 23 day(s)
(77%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
Number of days at +18° 30 day(s)
(100%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Wind
Wind speed 8 km/h 11 km/h 14 km/h
Wind temperature 26.1°C 26.2°C 25.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 544.9 mm 608.9 mm 381.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(97%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
29 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 25 day(s)
(84%)
26 day(s)
(84%)
21 day(s)
(72%)
Record precipitation in one day 79.7 mm
(2014)
165.5 mm
(2016)
93.7 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 87% 88% 88%
Visibility 7.5 km 7.7 km 8.5 km
Cloud cover 45% 59% 63%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h00 05h52 05h53
Sunset time 18h16 18h17 18h24
Day length 12h16 12h25 12h31
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather adverse weather
Activities and events

What to do in Adam's peak in May?

Activities not recommended in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Adam's peak in May last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Adam's peak in May 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
15°C20°C0.4 mm
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
14°C21°C5.6 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
14°C22°C0.5 mm
4
Patchy rain nearby
14°C21°C0.4 mm
5
Cloudy
16°C24°C0.5 mm
6
Moderate rain at times
15°C22°C0.6 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
16°C21°C0.6 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
14°C22°C1.5 mm
9
Overcast
15°C23°C0.3 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
16°C23°C0.5 mm
11
Cloudy
14°C22°C0.4 mm
12
Overcast
15°C21°C0.1 mm
13
Overcast
16°C22°C0.2 mm
14
Cloudy
17°C23°C1.2 mm
15
Cloudy
17°C22°C0.3 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
16°C21°C0.3 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
14°C19°C0.9 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
14°C19°C2.0 mm
19
Moderate rain at times
16°C20°C4.9 mm
20
Moderate rain at times
15°C19°C2.3 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
15°C18°C4.0 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
17°C20°C0.6 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
17°C23°C0.4 mm
24
Moderate rain at times
16°C20°C1.8 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
16°C23°C2.1 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
16°C20°C0.7 mm
27
Patchy rain nearby
14°C23°C0.9 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
15°C26°C0.4 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
19°C25°C0.2 mm
30
Light rain shower
19°C22°C1.4 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
18°C23°C1.2 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Adam's Peak in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Adam's peak in May, which places this month 10th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 609 mm of precipitation spread over 26 rainy days.

Expect about 11.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 18/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Adam's peak are: January. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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