The climate of Chilaw in May is humid. An average of 495 mm precipitation is recorded over 28 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in April, an average of 224 mm is recorded over 26 days.
Temperatures are warm in Chilaw in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 31°C, while the minimum falls to about 29°C. The month's average temperature is 30°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Chilaw in May: 33°C as a maximum in 2010 and 25°C as a minimum in 2021. We can expect about 26 days with temperatures above 30°, or 84% of the month.
In May, the days last on average 12:28 in Chilaw. The sun rises around 05:53 and sets around 18:21.
With only fair weather, the month of May is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Chilaw in Sri Lanka remains possible depending on your priorities.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Chilaw in May: Beach and swimming and Nature and landscapes.
