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Kalkudah in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Kalkudah 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 Kalkudah, Sri Lanka.

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Kalkudah in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Kalkudah in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 29°C Max 33°C 194 mm 12 day(s) 74% 23% 31°C UV 8 12.5 h/day
Best activities in May
Beach and swimmingDiving and snorkeling
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:46 18:15
Hourly weather

Average weather in Kalkudah in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Kalkudah 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 Kalkudah in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Kalkudah 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

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Kalkudah in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Kalkudah in May

Check the seasonal normals in Kalkudah 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 30.1°C 30.8°C 30.9°C
Maximum temperature 31.7°C 32.6°C 33.0°C
Minimum temperature 28.5°C 28.9°C 28.8°C
Record maximum temperature 34.0°C
(2009)
35.0°C
(2009)
36.0°C
(2014)
Record low temperature 25.0°C
(2009)
26.0°C
(2016)
26.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 29 day(s)
(97%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
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%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 29.8°C 29.6°C 29.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 28.6°C 28.7°C 28.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 30.8°C 30.6°C 30.5°C
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 14 km/h 14 km/h
Wind temperature 28.5°C 28.9°C 28.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 139.0 mm 194.4 mm 79.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 22 day(s)
(73%)
24 day(s)
(77%)
18 day(s)
(60%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 9 day(s)
(29%)
12 day(s)
(39%)
5 day(s)
(16%)
Record precipitation in one day 54.4 mm
(2009)
192.1 mm
(2016)
36.4 mm
(2015)
Other weather data
Humidity 75% 74% 68%
Visibility 9.6 km 9.5 km 9.7 km
Cloud cover 21% 23% 23%
UV index 7 8 8
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 13h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h55 05h46 05h47
Sunset time 18h13 18h15 18h22
Day length 12h18 12h29 12h35
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Kalkudah in May?

Best activities in May
Beach and swimmingDiving and snorkeling
Possible activities in May
Animal observationWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Kalkudah in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
25°C30°C0.0 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
27°C30°C0.3 mm
3
Clear/Sunny
27°C31°C0.1 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
27°C31°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
27°C32°C0.4 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
27°C31°C0.0 mm
7
Cloudy
27°C31°C1.4 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
27°C31°C0.1 mm
9
Patchy rain nearby
27°C32°C0.4 mm
10
Partly Cloudy
27°C32°C0.0 mm
11
Cloudy
27°C32°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
27°C33°C1.5 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
27°C32°C0.3 mm
14
Partly Cloudy
28°C33°C0.1 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
28°C32°C14.2 mm
16
Clear/Sunny
28°C32°C0.0 mm
17
Clear/Sunny
27°C31°C1.8 mm
18
Cloudy
27°C32°C1.8 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
28°C32°C0.5 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
27°C31°C0.0 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
27°C33°C0.3 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
26°C33°C0.9 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
28°C32°C0.2 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
28°C33°C0.2 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
28°C29°C0.0 mm
26
Partly Cloudy
28°C33°C0.0 mm
27
Partly Cloudy
27°C33°C0.0 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
27°C33°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
27°C33°C0.0 mm
30
Partly Cloudy
28°C33°C0.0 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
29°C33°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Kalkudah 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 Kalkudah 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 194 mm of precipitation spread over 12 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 30°C on average in May, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 12.5 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming and Diving and snorkeling. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 31/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Kalkudah are: February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. 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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