Weather in Anuradhapura in may 2025

The weather in Anuradhapura in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

good weather UV index: 8

Weather at 6am
85°F

Clear/Sunny

23%

Moderate rain at times

16%

Cloudy

14%

Weather at 12pm
92°F

Moderate rain at times

28%

Heavy rain

17%

Partly Cloudy

15%

Weather at 6pm
81°F

Partly Cloudy

28%

Moderate rain at times

24%

Cloudy

9%

Weather at 3am
79°F

Partly Cloudy

49%

Cloudy

17%

Clear/Sunny

16%

Moderate rain at times

11%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Anuradhapura in may

These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Anuradhapura in may.


The climate of Anuradhapura in may is good

the weather in Anuradhapura in may is wet (with 6.2in of rainfall over 9 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 8.9in of rainfall over 14 days.

The climate is very warm in that area the month of may. Temperatures are up to 94°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 85°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Anuradhapura is 88°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Anuradhapura in the month of may with a maximum record of 99°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 77°F in 2009. You can expect to have 86°F or more across the month.

Day length in Anuradhapura in may is 12:30. The sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 18:20.

With a good weather, this month is recommended to go in Anuradhapura.



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Anuradhapura in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 88°F
Highest temperature 94°F
Lowest temperature 85°F
Highest record temperature 99°F
(2009)
Lowest record temperature 77°F
(2009)
Number of days at +86°F 30 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 25km/h
Wind temperature 85°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 6.2in
Number of days with rainfall 9 day(s)
(29%)
Record daily rainfall 3.3in
(2016)
Other climate data
Humidity 76%
Visibility 9.46km
Cloud cover 40%
UV index 8
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:50
Time of sunset 18:20
Length of day 12:30
Our opinion about the weather in may
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How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Anuradhapura in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 95°F
02-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 101°F
03-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 99°F
04-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
81°F to 95°F
05-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
81°F to 99°F
06-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 95°F
07-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 94°F
08-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 97°F
09-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 95°F
10-05-2024
Light rain shower
77°F to 92°F
11-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 92°F
12-05-2024
Cloudy
79°F to 90°F
13-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
77°F to 92°F
14-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
77°F to 92°F
15-05-2024
Light drizzle
77°F to 92°F
16-05-2024
Light rain shower
77°F to 86°F
17-05-2024
Light rain shower
76°F to 83°F
18-05-2024
Light rain shower
77°F to 83°F
19-05-2024
Light rain shower
76°F to 77°F
20-05-2024
Light rain shower
76°F to 83°F
21-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 88°F
22-05-2024
Patchy light drizzle
79°F to 86°F
23-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 83°F
24-05-2024
Light rain shower
77°F to 81°F
25-05-2024
Light rain shower
77°F to 79°F
26-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 83°F
27-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 88°F
28-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 88°F
29-05-2024
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
79°F to 88°F
30-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 86°F
31-05-2024
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 94°F

Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may

Cities near Anuradhapura:

Wilpattu National Park in maygood weather
Vavuniya in maygood weather
Dambulla in maygood weather
Puttalam in maygood weather
Kalpitiya in maygood weather
Polonnaruwa in maygood weather
Kurunegala in maygood weather
Kallara beach (Thiriyai) in maygood weather
Uppuveli in maygood weather
Trincomalee in maygood weather
Arisimale Beach in maygood weather
Matale in maygood weather
Sri Lanka in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Anuradhapura in may:

Weather data for Anuradhapura for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Anuradhapura. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Anuradhapura can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Anuradhapura.


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