The climate of Kandy in May is humid. An average of 362 mm precipitation is recorded over 29 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 378 mm over 28 days.
Temperatures are warm in Kandy in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 30°C, while the minimum falls to about 26°C. The month's average temperature is 28°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Kandy in May: 35°C as a maximum in 2019 and 21°C as a minimum in 2021. We can expect about 21 days with temperatures above 30°, or 68% of the month.
In May, the days last on average 12:27 in Kandy. The sun rises around 05:50 and sets around 18:17.
With only fair weather, the month of May is not the best month of the year, but a stay to Kandy in Sri Lanka remains possible depending on your priorities.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Hiking and trekking, Gastronomy and Well-being.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Kandy in May: Cultural visits and heritage, Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.
