Weather in Puttalam in may 2025

The weather in Puttalam in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.

Average weather throughout may

good weather UV index: 7

Weather at 6am
86°F

Partly Cloudy

33%

Cloudy

12%

Heavy rain

9%

Weather at 12pm
88°F

Moderate rain at times

29%

Heavy rain

13%

Partly Cloudy

12%

Weather at 6pm
85°F

Moderate rain at times

24%

Clear/Sunny

24%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

9%

Weather at 3am
83°F

Moderate rain at times

32%

Cloudy

27%

Partly Cloudy

23%

Heavy rain

10%



Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Puttalam in may

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


The climate of Puttalam in may is good

In may in Puttalam, the climate is wet (with 8.7in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 6.1in of precipitation over 10 days.

The climate is very warm in that locality the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 90°F. The minimum is 85°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Puttalam is 88°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Puttalam in may with a maximum record of 94°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2021. You can expect to have 86°F or more throughout the month.

On this month of may, day length in Puttalam is generally 12:28. The sun rises at 05:53 and sunset is at 18:21.

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



Seasonal average climate and temperature of Puttalam in may

Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.

May
Outside temperature
Average temperature 88°F
Highest temperature 90°F
Lowest temperature 85°F
Highest record temperature 94°F
(2016)
Lowest record temperature 72°F
(2021)
Number of days at +86°F 29 day(s)
(94%)
Number of days at +65°F 31 day(s)
(100%)
Sea temperature
Average sea temperature 86°F
Lowest sea temperature 84°F
Highest sea temperature 87°F
Wind
Wind speed 29km/h
Wind temperature 85°F
Precipitation (rainfall)
Rainfall 8.7in
Number of days with rainfall 11 day(s)
(35%)
Record daily rainfall 12.7in
(2016)
Other climate data
Humidity 78%
Visibility 9.43km
Cloud cover 46%
UV index 7
Daily sunshine hours 12
Sunrise and sunset
Time of sunrise 05:53
Time of sunset 18:21
Length of day 12:28
Our opinion about the weather in may
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How was the weather last may?

Here is the day by day recorded weather in Puttalam in may 2024:

01-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 88°F
02-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 90°F
03-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 90°F
04-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 90°F
05-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 90°F
06-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 90°F
07-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 88°F
08-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 90°F
09-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
81°F to 88°F
10-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
81°F to 86°F
11-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 86°F
12-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 83°F
13-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 88°F
14-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
79°F to 88°F
15-05-2024
Partly Cloudy
79°F to 86°F
16-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 86°F
17-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 86°F
18-05-2024
Moderate or heavy rain shower
81°F to 83°F
19-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 81°F
20-05-2024
Light rain shower
79°F to 83°F
21-05-2024
Light rain shower
81°F to 85°F
22-05-2024
Patchy light rain in area with thunder
81°F to 83°F
23-05-2024
Light rain shower
81°F to 83°F
24-05-2024
Light rain shower
81°F to 83°F
25-05-2024
Light rain shower
81°F to 83°F
26-05-2024
Light rain shower
83°F to 85°F
27-05-2024
Light rain shower
83°F to 85°F
28-05-2024
Light rain shower
81°F to 83°F
29-05-2024
Light rain shower
81°F to 85°F
30-05-2024
Light rain shower
81°F to 83°F
31-05-2024
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 86°F

Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may

Cities near Puttalam:

Kalpitiya in maygood weather
Wilpattu National Park in maygood weather
Chilaw in maytolerable weather
Kuliyapitiya in maytolerable weather
Anuradhapura in maygood weather
Kurunegala in maygood weather
Negombo in maytolerable weather
Dambulla in maygood weather
Matale in maygood weather
Vavuniya in maygood weather
Mannar Island in maygood weather
Kandy in maytolerable weather
Sri Lanka in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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Weather data for Puttalam in may:

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


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