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Matale in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Matale 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 Matale, Sri Lanka.

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Matale in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Matale in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 27°C Max 32°C 222 mm 10 day(s) 75% 30% UV 7 12.3 h/day
Possible activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 05:50 18:18
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matale in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Matale 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.

From 1st to 31 May 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
23.3°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Fog
3 days out of 31 (9%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
17 days out of 31 (54%)
22.9°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Fog
3 days out of 31 (9%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
18 days out of 31 (58%)
26.9°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
14 days out of 31 (45%)
31.0°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
15 days out of 31 (48%)
31.5°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
2 days out of 31 (6%)
15h
Dominant weather
Moderate rain at times
10 days out of 31 (32%)
28.6°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Clear/Sunny
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
13 days out of 31 (41%)
25.7°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
15 days out of 31 (48%)
24.7°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Climate

Climate of Matale in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Matale 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 Matale in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matale in May

Check the seasonal normals in Matale 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 29.3°C 28.2°C
Maximum temperature 33.2°C 31.9°C 30.5°C
Minimum temperature 27.0°C 26.8°C 25.9°C
Record maximum temperature 39.0°C
(2016)
 39.0°C
(2019)
 35.0°C
(2011)
Record low temperature 22.0°C
(2021)
 22.0°C
(2021)
 22.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 29 day(s)
(97%)
 26 day(s)
(84%)
 22 day(s)
(73%)
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 9 km/h 16 km/h 23 km/h
Wind temperature 27.1°C 26.8°C 25.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 246.1 mm 222.0 mm 53.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation 26 day(s)
(87%)
 24 day(s)
(77%)
 17 day(s)
(57%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 14 day(s)
(46%)
 10 day(s)
(33%)
 3 day(s)
(10%)
Record precipitation in one day 61.6 mm
(2009)
 175.3 mm
(2016)
 32.9 mm
(2015)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 75% 73%
Visibility 8.6 km 9.2 km 9.8 km
Cloud cover 28% 30% 32%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h59 05h50 05h52
Sunset time 18h16 18h18 18h24
Day length 12h17 12h28 12h32
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 Matale in May?

Possible activities in May
Hiking and trekkingCultural visits and heritageNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Matale in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Partly Cloudy
20°C30°C0.3 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
20°C30°C0.1 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.3 mm
4
Cloudy
22°C31°C0.3 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
21°C31°C3.0 mm
6
Cloudy
21°C31°C0.1 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.3 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
20°C27°C1.1 mm
9
Cloudy
21°C30°C0.1 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.4 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
20°C29°C0.3 mm
12
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.6 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C0.9 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
21°C30°C1.0 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C0.9 mm
16
Moderate rain at times
22°C29°C0.9 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
22°C26°C0.9 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
20°C25°C1.5 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C2.7 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C0.7 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C1.5 mm
22
Moderate rain at times
22°C30°C1.5 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
22°C30°C0.6 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
21°C28°C0.9 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
21°C26°C1.8 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
21°C27°C0.8 mm
27
Light rain shower
21°C27°C0.7 mm
28
Patchy light drizzle
22°C28°C0.4 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
22°C28°C0.4 mm
30
Light rain shower
22°C27°C2.3 mm
31
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C1.5 mm
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Where to go near Matale in May?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Matale 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 Matale in May, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 32°C during the day and 27°C at night, with about 222 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

Expect about 12.3 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 25/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Matale 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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