Sinharaja in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Sinharaja in may 2025
The weather in Sinharaja in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
81°F
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
23%
16%
10%
Weather at 12pm
85°F
Heavy rain
55% of time
39%
5%
2%
Weather at 6pm
74°F
Moderate rain at times
57% of time
20%
9%
8%
Weather at 3am
72°F
38%
30%
22%
6%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Sinharaja in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Sinharaja in may.
The climate of Sinharaja in may is very bad
The climate in may in Sinharaja is wet (with 24in of rainfall over 26 days). It should be noted a worsening from the previous month since in april there is an average of 21.5in of rainfall over 25 days.
The climate quite comfortable there may. The high seasonal norm is 86°F. The seasonal minimum is 81°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Sinharaja is 83°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Sinharaja in may with a maximum record of 94°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 67°F in 2016. You can expect to have about 18 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 58 of the month.
In may in Sinharaja, the days on average last 12:24. The sun rises at 05:52 and sets at 18:16.
May: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in may, there are destinations with better weather than Sinharaja:
In may, Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Dambulla and Kurunegala have good weather.
Finally, Kandy, Chilaw, Negombo, Gampola and Kuliyapitiya have a tolerable climate, but better than Sinharaja.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Sinharaja in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are set from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 67°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 18 day(s) (58%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 12km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 81°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 24in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 26 day(s) (84%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 6.5in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.66km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 59% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:52 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:16 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:24 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Sinharaja in may 2024:
77°F to 88°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 94°F
77°F to 92°F
76°F to 94°F
77°F to 92°F
76°F to 88°F
77°F to 92°F
74°F to 88°F
70°F to 86°F
76°F to 86°F
76°F to 79°F
74°F to 92°F
72°F to 88°F
76°F to 88°F
76°F to 85°F
76°F to 85°F
72°F to 79°F
74°F to 76°F
74°F to 76°F
76°F to 81°F
76°F to 79°F
76°F to 77°F
76°F to 77°F
76°F to 77°F
76°F to 79°F
76°F to 79°F
76°F to 79°F
76°F to 79°F
76°F to 81°F
77°F to 85°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may
Cities near Sinharaja:
| Udawalawe National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Neluwa in may | very bad weather |
| Tangalle in may | good weather |
| Unakuruwa Beach in may | good weather |
| Adam’s peak in may | very bad weather |
| Matara in may | good weather |
| Weligama in may | good weather |
| Mirissa in may | good weather |
| Horton Plains National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Galle in may | very bad weather |
| Hatton in may | very bad weather |
| Haputale in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Sinharaja
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
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Weather data for Sinharaja in may:
Weather data for Sinharaja for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sinharaja. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sinharaja 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 Sinharaja.