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Anuradhapura in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

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Anuradhapura in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Anuradhapura in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 29°C Max 33°C 157 mm 9 day(s) 76% 39% UV 7 12.1 h/day
Possible activities in May
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesWell-being
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:50 18:20
Hourly weather

Average weather in Anuradhapura in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Anuradhapura 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 Anuradhapura in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Anuradhapura in May.

Temperatures and rain in Anuradhapura in May

Average daily weather

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

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Anuradhapura in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Anuradhapura in May

Check the seasonal normals in Anuradhapura 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 31.3°C 30.9°C 30.7°C
Maximum temperature 34.3°C 33.1°C 32.9°C
Minimum temperature 28.3°C 28.6°C 28.5°C
Record maximum temperature 39.0°C
(2017)
37.0°C
(2009)
36.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 24.0°C
(2020)
25.0°C
(2009)
24.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 30 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
29 day(s)
(97%)
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 13 km/h 25 km/h 33 km/h
Wind temperature 28.3°C 28.6°C 28.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 224.5 mm 157.4 mm 36.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 25 day(s)
(83%)
17 day(s)
(55%)
11 day(s)
(37%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 14 day(s)
(47%)
9 day(s)
(29%)
2 day(s)
(6%)
Record precipitation in one day 47.0 mm
(2011)
83.0 mm
(2016)
29.7 mm
(2015)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 76% 71%
Visibility 8.9 km 9.5 km 9.9 km
Cloud cover 31% 39% 47%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h59 05h50 05h51
Sunset time 18h17 18h20 18h27
Day length 12h18 12h30 12h36
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Anuradhapura in May?

Possible activities in May
Cultural visits and heritageNature and landscapesWell-being
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Anuradhapura in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
24°C33°C0.2 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
25°C33°C0.3 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
25°C33°C1.0 mm
4
Cloudy
25°C35°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
25°C35°C3.9 mm
6
Overcast
25°C32°C1.6 mm
7
Overcast
25°C31°C4.2 mm
8
Overcast
24°C32°C0.0 mm
9
Cloudy
24°C33°C0.1 mm
10
Cloudy
25°C32°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
25°C33°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
25°C34°C0.0 mm
13
Cloudy
26°C34°C0.0 mm
14
Overcast
26°C33°C3.0 mm
15
Partly Cloudy
26°C34°C0.6 mm
16
Cloudy
26°C33°C0.1 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
26°C31°C3.7 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
24°C31°C1.8 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
25°C31°C0.8 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
25°C30°C0.2 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
26°C32°C0.2 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
25°C33°C0.2 mm
23
Cloudy
26°C33°C0.3 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
26°C32°C2.2 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
26°C30°C1.3 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
27°C32°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
26°C33°C0.5 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
27°C33°C0.3 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
26°C32°C0.0 mm
30
Light rain shower
26°C31°C0.5 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
26°C33°C0.0 mm
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Where to go near Anuradhapura in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Anuradhapura in May: your frequently asked questions

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

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Anuradhapura in May, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 33°C during the day and 29°C at night, with about 157 mm of precipitation spread over 9 rainy days.

Expect about 12.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Cultural visits and heritage, Nature and landscapes and Well-being.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 28/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Anuradhapura are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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