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Sri LankaSri 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.
Weather in Sri Lanka in may 2019
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.
Average weather in may in Colombo
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
27°C
Moderate rain at times
47% of time
25%
13%
10%
Weather at 1pm
32°C
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
32%
13%
9%
Weather at 7pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
44% of time
37%
9%
8%
Average weather in may in Jaffna
bad weather
Weather at 7am
30°C
Clear/Sunny
47% of time
23%
14%
10%
Weather at 1pm
33°C
Clear/Sunny
69% of time
15%
8%
7%
Weather at 7pm
33°C
Clear/Sunny
72% of time
15%
7%
5%
Average weather in may in Anuradhapura
good weather
Weather at 7am
27°C
Partly Cloudy
49% of time
18%
18%
9%
Weather at 1pm
34°C
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
21%
20%
11%
Weather at 7pm
30°C
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
23%
20%
18%
Average weather in may in Arugam Bay
bad weather
Weather at 7am
28°C
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
19%
7%
4%
Weather at 1pm
35°C
Clear/Sunny
71% of time
13%
10%
5%
Weather at 7pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
31%
20%
9%
Average weather in may in Batticaloa
bad weather
Weather at 7am
28°C
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
19%
7%
4%
Weather at 1pm
35°C
Clear/Sunny
71% of time
12%
10%
5%
Weather at 7pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
33% of time
31%
20%
9%
Average weather in may in Bentota
very bad weather
Weather at 7am
28°C
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
32%
12%
8%
Weather at 1pm
31°C
Heavy rain
40% of time
38%
13%
9%
Weather at 7pm
32°C
Heavy rain
43% of time
38%
9%
8%
Average weather in may in Dambulla
good weather
Weather at 7am
25°C
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
26%
7%
5%
Weather at 1pm
34°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
18%
13%
10%
Weather at 7pm
30°C
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
27%
25%
11%
Average weather in may in Ella
very bad weather
Weather at 7am
21°C
Fog
41% of time
33%
19%
5%
Weather at 1pm
25°C
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
37%
13%
6%
Weather at 7pm
22°C
Heavy rain
66% of time
30%
3%
1%
Average weather in may in Galle
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
28°C
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
33%
13%
12%
Weather at 1pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
38%
16%
5%
Weather at 7pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
35%
12%
8%
Average weather in may in Hikkaduwa
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
28°C
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
33%
14%
12%
Weather at 1pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
37%
16%
5%
Weather at 7pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
36%
12%
8%
Average weather in may in Kalutara
very bad weather
Weather at 7am
28°C
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
32%
12%
8%
Weather at 1pm
31°C
Heavy rain
40% of time
38%
13%
9%
Weather at 7pm
32°C
Heavy rain
42% of time
39%
9%
8%
Average weather in may in Kandy
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
23°C
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
20%
20%
11%
Weather at 1pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
34%
16%
7%
Weather at 7pm
28°C
Moderate rain at times
48% of time
33%
16%
4%
Average weather in may in Negombo
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
28°C
Moderate rain at times
46% of time
20%
14%
12%
Weather at 1pm
32°C
Moderate rain at times
49% of time
25%
17%
9%
Weather at 7pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
27%
16%
10%
Average weather in may in Neluwa
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
24°C
Fog
37% of time
32%
12%
10%
Weather at 1pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
55% of time
33%
9%
4%
Weather at 7pm
27°C
Heavy rain
47% of time
45%
4%
3%
Average weather in may in Nuwara Eliya
very bad weather
Weather at 7am
20°C
Fog
41% of time
33%
19%
5%
Weather at 1pm
25°C
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
37%
13%
6%
Weather at 7pm
23°C
Heavy rain
67% of time
30%
3%
1%
Average weather in may in Udawalawe National Park
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
24°C
Fog
37% of time
32%
12%
10%
Weather at 1pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
55% of time
33%
9%
4%
Weather at 7pm
27°C
Heavy rain
47% of time
45%
4%
3%
More information about the weather in Udawalawe National Park in may
Average weather in may in Wilpattu National Park
good weather
Weather at 7am
27°C
Partly Cloudy
49% of time
18%
17%
9%
Weather at 1pm
34°C
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
21%
20%
11%
Weather at 7pm
30°C
Clear/Sunny
32% of time
23%
20%
18%
More information about the weather in Wilpattu National Park in may
Average weather in may in Yala National Park
bad weather
Weather at 7am
31°C
Clear/Sunny
49% of time
21%
20%
6%
Weather at 1pm
32°C
Clear/Sunny
39% of time
25%
16%
14%
Weather at 7pm
30°C
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
28%
27%
8%
More information about the weather in Yala National Park in may
Average weather in may in Puttalam
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
29°C
Moderate rain at times
30% of time
24%
23%
10%
Weather at 1pm
32°C
Moderate rain at times
34% of time
29%
17%
13%
Weather at 7pm
32°C
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
26%
17%
14%
Average weather in may in Trincomalee
good weather
Weather at 7am
25°C
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
26%
7%
5%
Weather at 1pm
34°C
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
18%
13%
10%
Weather at 7pm
30°C
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
27%
25%
10%
Average weather in may in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia
very bad weather
Weather at 7am
28°C
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
30%
11%
9%
Weather at 1pm
32°C
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
35%
13%
9%
Weather at 7pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
40%
9%
8%
More information about the weather in Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in may
Average weather in may in Gampola
tolerable weather
Weather at 7am
24°C
Clear/Sunny
44% of time
20%
20%
11%
Weather at 1pm
31°C
Moderate rain at times
42% of time
34%
16%
7%
Weather at 7pm
27°C
Moderate rain at times
48% of time
33%
16%
4%
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.
Organised tours and trips in Sri Lanka in may
Where to go in Sri Lanka in may?
Where to go in Sri Lanka in may: destination map
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Where should you go in Sri Lanka in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember: The climate in Sri Lanka in may ranges from good to very bad 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.
Climate in Sri Lanka in may
Climate in Colombo in May
In may, the mean temperature in Colombo is 31°C (maximum temperature is 33°C and minimum temperature is 29°C). The climate is very warm in this location in the month of may. With 576mm 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.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 31°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 33°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 29°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 29.3°C | ||
| Rainfall | 576mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 27 day(s) (87%) | ||
| Humidity | 80% | ||
| Cloud cover | 53% | ||
| Length of day | 12:26 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Jaffna in May
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Jaffna is 32°C (maximum temperature is 34°C and minimum temperature is 31°C). The climate is very warm there in this month. With just 68mm over 8 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.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 32°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 34°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 31°C | ||
| Sea temperature | 30°C | ||
| Rainfall | 68mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Cloud cover | 22% | ||
| Length of day | 12:33 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Anuradhapura in May
In may, the mean temperature in Anuradhapura is 31°C (maximum temperature is 34°C and minimum temperature is 27°C). The climate is very warm in that area in the month of may. With 144mm over 15 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.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 31°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 34°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 27°C | ||
| Rainfall | 144mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||
| Humidity | 84% | ||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||
| Length of day | 12:30 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Arugam Bay in May
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Arugam Bay is 32°C (maximum temperature is 35°C and minimum temperature is 28°C). The climate is very warm in that area in this month. With 133mm over 19 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.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 32°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 35°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 28°C | ||
| Rainfall | 133mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Cloud cover | 22% | ||
| Length of day | 12:26 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Batticaloa in May
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Batticaloa is 32°C (maximum temperature is 35°C and minimum temperature is 28°C). The climate is very hot around this city in this month. With 133mm over 19 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.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 32°C | ||
| Highest temperature | 35°C | ||
| Lowest temperature | 28°C | ||
| Rainfall | 133mm | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Cloud cover | 22% | ||
| Length of day | 12:28 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
All cities in Sri Lanka in may
| Colombo in may | tolerable weather |
| Jaffna in may | bad weather |
| Anuradhapura in may | good weather |
| Arugam Bay in may | bad weather |
| Batticaloa in may | bad weather |
| Bentota in may | very bad weather |
| Dambulla in may | good weather |
| Ella in may | very bad weather |
| Galle in may | tolerable weather |
| Hikkaduwa in may | tolerable weather |
| Kalutara in may | very bad weather |
| Kandy in may | tolerable weather |
| Negombo in may | tolerable weather |
| Neluwa in may | tolerable weather |
| Nuwara Eliya in may | very bad weather |
| Udawalawe National Park in may | tolerable weather |
| Wilpattu National Park in may | good weather |
| Yala National Park in may | bad weather |
| Puttalam in may | tolerable weather |
| Trincomalee in may | good weather |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia in may | very bad 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 of year to visit Sri Lanka.
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