Sri Lanka in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?

How are weather conditions in Sri Lanka in may? Is it the perfect time to visit Hikkaduwa and Anuradhapura? Check out our datas and advices on this page.

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Weather in Sri Lanka in may 2021

Here, you have access to the weather forecast for the month of may for most popular cities in Sri Lanka. These datas are probabilities for the month of may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.

Weather details in may

The climate throughout May in Sri Lanka corresponds to the first manifestation of the monsoon. Most Sri Lankan communities are disadvantaged by the abundance of rain and the resurgence of heat.

Colombo and the West Coast of the Island throughout April

The west coast is more exposed to the monsoon wind which favors the abundance of rain during the month of May. Even if heat is acceptable throughout the month, the weather in Sri Lanka throughout May on this part of the island is generally unfavorable.

Jaffna and the Extreme North of the Island throughout April

Unlike Colombo, which is experiencing heavy rain, Jaffna is much drier. However, the heat is unpleasant all day - the morning temperatures peak at around 30° C.

Trincomalee and the Northeast of the Island in April

The mornings and evenings are comfortable in the northeast of the island. The month of May remains favorable to discovering Trincomalee. The hours are decorated by a beautiful sunshine, from day to night.

Nuwara Eliya and the Central Plain throughout April

Despite the relative decline in precipitation, the uplands are still disadvantaged by the abundance of rainfall.

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Where to go in Sri Lanka in may?

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Where should you go in Sri Lanka in may when it comes to the weather?

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The climate in Sri Lanka in may ranges from good to tolerable depending on the region and city.

warning in may the weather is different depending on the city and regions of the country.

Although it is not perfect the weather in Sri Lanka that month should be pretty good in Wilpattu National Park, Trincomalee, Dambulla and Anuradhapura. I allows to appreciate vacation in these areas. And even why not take a little time to take a nap at the pool under the sun!

If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example to go sightseeing around, the cities of Kandy, Puttalam and Negombo have a just ok weather for this kind of activity in may. Eventually, it is not advisable to travel to Arugam Bay, Yala National Park, Hikkaduwa, Nuwara Eliya, Batticaloa, Udawalawe National Park, Neluwa, Galle, Bentota, Colombo, Ella, Kalutara and Jaffna in may because the climate is pretty bad.

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Climate in Sri Lanka in may

Climate in Colombo in may

In may, the mean temperature in Colombo is 86°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 85°F). The climate is very warm in this location in the month of may. With 15.6in over 27 days, the weather is rather to rain for your holidays. So remember to pack Rain coats.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of may is not the best time to go in that area.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	90°F	86°F	85°F
Highest temperature	94°F	90°F	86°F
Lowest temperature	85°F	85°F	83°F
Sea temperature	86°F	85°F	83°F
Rainfall	8in	15.6in	19.6in
Number of days with rainfall	25 day(s) (82%)	27 day(s) (86%)	28 day(s) (95%)
Humidity	79%	81%	84%
Daily sunshine hours	11	12	11
Cloud cover	37%	52%	57%
Length of day	12:16	12:26	12:31
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	tolerable	tolerable	tolerable

more information about the climate in Colombo in may

Climate in Jaffna in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Jaffna is 90°F (maximum temperature is 92°F and minimum temperature is 88°F). The climate is very warm there in this month. With just 1.8in over 6 days, the rain will not be a problem for your journey.
With a bad weather, may is not the best time to go there in Sri Lanka.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	88°F	90°F	88°F
Highest temperature	92°F	92°F	90°F
Lowest temperature	86°F	88°F	86°F
Sea temperature	87°F	86°F	86°F
Rainfall	2in	1.8in	1.4in
Number of days with rainfall	5 day(s) (17%)	6 day(s) (20%)	7 day(s) (22%)
Humidity	78%	80%	79%
Daily sunshine hours	13	13	13
Cloud cover	19%	22%	26%
Length of day	12:20	12:33	12:41
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	tolerable	tolerable	tolerable

more information about the climate in Jaffna in may

Climate in Anuradhapura in may

In may, the mean temperature in Anuradhapura is 88°F (maximum temperature is 94°F and minimum temperature is 81°F). The climate is very warm in that area in the month of may. With 4in over 13 days, rainfall can happen throughout your stay. But this is rather reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With good weather conditions, the month of may is a good month to go in this locality.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	88°F	88°F	86°F
Highest temperature	95°F	94°F	92°F
Lowest temperature	81°F	81°F	81°F
Rainfall	6.8in	4in	1.3in
Number of days with rainfall	21 day(s) (69%)	13 day(s) (42%)	6 day(s) (19%)
Humidity	84%	83%	79%
Daily sunshine hours	12	13	12
Cloud cover	31%	38%	47%
Length of day	12:17	12:30	12:36
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	tolerable	good	good

more information about the climate in Anuradhapura in may

Climate in Arugam Bay in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Arugam Bay is 88°F (maximum temperature is 94°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very warm in that area in this month. With 4.3in over 20 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it is only of temporary showers.
With an unfavorable weather, the month of may is not the best time to go in this city.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	86°F	88°F	88°F
Highest temperature	92°F	94°F	95°F
Lowest temperature	83°F	83°F	83°F
Rainfall	3.9in	4.3in	1.8in
Number of days with rainfall	17 day(s) (57%)	20 day(s) (63%)	10 day(s) (33%)
Humidity	81%	79%	73%
Daily sunshine hours	13	13	13
Cloud cover	20%	22%	22%
Length of day	12:16	12:26	12:30
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	good	tolerable	tolerable

more information about the climate in Arugam Bay in may

Climate in Batticaloa in may

In the month of may, the mean temperature in Batticaloa is 88°F (maximum temperature is 94°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very hot around this city in this month. With 4.3in over 20 days, rain may occur for your journey. But this is pretty moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a bad climate, the month of may is not the best time to go in that area in Sri Lanka.

	April	May	June
Average temperature	86°F	88°F	88°F
Highest temperature	92°F	94°F	95°F
Lowest temperature	83°F	83°F	83°F
Rainfall	3.9in	4.3in	1.8in
Number of days with rainfall	17 day(s) (57%)	20 day(s) (63%)	10 day(s) (33%)
Humidity	81%	79%	73%
Daily sunshine hours	13	13	13
Cloud cover	20%	22%	22%
Length of day	12:17	12:28	12:34
Our opinion at whereandwhen.net	good	tolerable	tolerable

more information about the climate in Batticaloa in may

All cities in Sri Lanka in may

Colombo in may	tolerable weather
Jaffna in may	tolerable weather
Anuradhapura in may	good weather
Arugam Bay in may	tolerable weather
Batticaloa in may	tolerable weather
Bentota in may	tolerable weather
Dambulla in may	good weather
Ella in may	tolerable weather
Galle in may	tolerable weather
Hikkaduwa in may	tolerable weather
Kalutara in may	tolerable weather
Kandy in may	tolerable weather
Negombo in may	tolerable weather
Neluwa in may	tolerable weather
Nuwara Eliya in may	tolerable weather
Udawalawe National Park in may	tolerable weather
Wilpattu National Park in may	good weather
Yala National Park in may	tolerable weather
Puttalam in may	good weather
Trincomalee in may	good weather
Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in may	tolerable weather

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Weather data for Sri Lanka in may:

Weather data for Sri Lanka in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sri Lanka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sri Lanka can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Sri Lanka.