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Udawalawe National Park in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Udawalawe National Park 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 Udawalawe National Park, Sri Lanka.

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Udawalawe National Park in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Udawalawe National Park in May in summary
Very bad weather
Min 26°C Max 30°C 609 mm 26 day(s) 88% 59% UV 6 11.0 h/day
Activities not recommended in May
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Low crowds 05:52 18:17
Hourly weather

Average weather in Udawalawe National Park in May 2027

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The weather in Udawalawe National Park 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.

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Climate

Climate of Udawalawe National Park in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Udawalawe National Park in May.

Temperatures and rain in Udawalawe National Park in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
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Monthly temperatures

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Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Udawalawe National Park in May

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Udawalawe National Park in May

Check the seasonal normals in Udawalawe National Park 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 28.6°C 27.8°C 27.0°C
Maximum temperature 31.1°C 29.6°C 28.5°C
Minimum temperature 26.1°C 26.1°C 25.4°C
Record maximum temperature 36.0°C
(2016)
34.0°C
(2016)
32.0°C
(2011)
Record low temperature 21.0°C
(2010)
19.0°C
(2016)
21.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 23 day(s)
(77%)
18 day(s)
(58%)
10 day(s)
(33%)
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 8 km/h 11 km/h 14 km/h
Wind temperature 26.1°C 26.2°C 25.4°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 544.9 mm 608.9 mm 381.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 29 day(s)
(97%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
29 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 25 day(s)
(84%)
26 day(s)
(84%)
21 day(s)
(72%)
Record precipitation in one day 79.7 mm
(2014)
165.5 mm
(2016)
93.7 mm
(2021)
Other weather data
Humidity 87% 88% 88%
Visibility 7.5 km 7.7 km 8.5 km
Cloud cover 45% 59% 63%
UV index 6 6 6
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h00 05h52 05h54
Sunset time 18h16 18h17 18h23
Day length 12h16 12h25 12h29
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When very bad weather very bad weather adverse weather
Activities and events

What to do in Udawalawe National Park in May?

Activities not recommended in May
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Udawalawe National Park in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C1.8 mm
2
Patchy rain nearby
24°C31°C0.6 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
23°C31°C7.0 mm
4
Overcast
25°C31°C1.5 mm
5
Cloudy
24°C31°C1.5 mm
6
Patchy rain nearby
23°C30°C1.5 mm
7
Patchy rain nearby
24°C29°C8.5 mm
8
Cloudy
24°C30°C0.4 mm
9
Partly Cloudy
24°C31°C7.1 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C0.6 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
24°C31°C1.2 mm
12
Heavy rain at times
24°C30°C3.2 mm
13
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C3.2 mm
14
Moderate or heavy rain shower
24°C28°C4.7 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C5.8 mm
16
Heavy rain at times
24°C29°C1.3 mm
17
Moderate or heavy rain shower
24°C29°C3.5 mm
18
Heavy rain at times
23°C26°C3.9 mm
19
Moderate rain at times
23°C27°C11.2 mm
20
Cloudy
23°C29°C6.1 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C3.3 mm
22
Patchy rain nearby
24°C30°C1.6 mm
23
Moderate rain at times
24°C29°C2.9 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C7.3 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
23°C27°C10.3 mm
26
Light rain shower
24°C27°C9.1 mm
27
Light rain shower
23°C27°C6.2 mm
28
Light rain shower
24°C27°C4.1 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C2.8 mm
30
Light rain shower
24°C27°C10.9 mm
31
Light rain shower
24°C27°C10.2 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Udawalawe National Park in May: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Not really. The weather conditions are unfavorable in Udawalawe National Park in May, which places this month 10th out of 12. A trip is still possible, but plan a flexible itinerary.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 609 mm of precipitation spread over 26 rainy days.

Expect about 11.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 18/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

If your dates are flexible, the most favorable months in Udawalawe National Park are: January. Compare them before finalizing your departure.
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