Weather in Kandy in may 2024

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

Average weather throughout may

tolerable weather UV index: 7

Weather at 6am
79°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Moderate rain at times

21%

Heavy rain

4%

Weather at 12pm
86°F

Heavy rain

35%

Clear/Sunny

10%

Partly Cloudy

4%

Weather at 6pm
77°F

Clear/Sunny

29%

Partly Cloudy

11%

Heavy rain

9%

Weather at 3am
74°F

Clear/Sunny

39%

Moderate rain at times

26%

Partly Cloudy

18%

Fog

11%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kandy in may

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


The climate of Kandy in may is tolerable

The climate in may in Kandy is wet (with 14.3in of precipitation over 20 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 14.9in of rainfall over 20 days.

The climate pleasant in this city the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 88°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Kandy is 83°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kandy in may with a maximum record of 95°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 70°F in 2021. You You can hope to have about 21 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 68 of the month.

In may in Kandy, the days on average last 12:27. Sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 18:17.

With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality.



Kandy: another month?

If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Kandy. more information

May: another location in Sri Lanka?

If you want to go to Sri Lanka in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kandy:

In may, Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Dambulla and Kurunegala have good weather.

more information about Sri Lanka's weather in may



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kandy in may

Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 83°F
Highest temperature 88°F
Lowest temperature 79°F
Highest record temperature 95°F
(2019)
Lowest record temperature 70°F
(2021)
Number of days at +86°F 21 day(s)
(68%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Wind
Wind speed 14km/h
Wind temperature 79°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 14.3in
Number of days with rainfall 20 day(s)
(63%)
Record daily rainfall 7.6in
(2016)
Other climate data
Humidity 80%
Visibility 8.71km
Cloud cover 34%
UV index 7
Daily sunshine hours 13
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:50
Time of sunset 18:17
Length of day 12:27
Our opinion about the weather in may
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net tolerable


How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kandy in may 2023:

01-05-2023
Light rain shower
72°F to 83°F
02-05-2023
Light rain shower
68°F to 77°F
03-05-2023
Light rain shower
68°F to 83°F
04-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
72°F to 88°F
05-05-2023
Light rain shower
68°F to 79°F
06-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 76°F
07-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
68°F to 76°F
08-05-2023
Light rain shower
70°F to 76°F
09-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 83°F
10-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
68°F to 74°F
11-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
70°F to 88°F
12-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
70°F to 88°F
13-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
72°F to 88°F
14-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
74°F to 90°F
15-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
72°F to 90°F
16-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
74°F to 95°F
17-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
70°F to 99°F
18-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
70°F to 94°F
19-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 90°F
20-05-2023
Light rain shower
68°F to 88°F
21-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
68°F to 90°F
22-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
68°F to 90°F
23-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
72°F to 90°F
24-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
70°F to 90°F
25-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
68°F to 90°F
26-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
70°F to 90°F
27-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
72°F to 88°F
28-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
70°F to 90°F
29-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
70°F to 94°F
30-05-2023
Light rain shower
72°F to 88°F
31-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
70°F to 88°F

Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may

Cities near Kandy:

Gampola in maytolerable weather
Matale in maygood weather
Kurunegala in maygood weather
Nuwara Eliya in mayvery bad weather
Hatton in mayvery bad weather
Adam’s peak in mayvery bad weather
Horton Plains National Park in mayvery bad weather
Ella in mayvery bad weather
Dambulla in maygood weather
Haputale in mayvery bad weather
Kuliyapitiya in maytolerable weather
Maduru Oya National Park 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.

Legend: Kandy perfect weather good tolerable bad very bad


Weather data for Kandy in may:

Weather data for Kandy for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kandy. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kandy 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 Kandy.


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