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Vavuniya in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Vavuniya 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 Vavuniya, Sri Lanka.

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Vavuniya in May 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Vavuniya in May in summary
Favourable weather
Min 29°C Max 33°C 157 mm 9 day(s) 76% 39% UV 7 12.1 h/day
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 05:49 18:20
Hourly weather

Average weather in Vavuniya in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Vavuniya 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.

From 1st to 31 May 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
15 days out of 31 (48%)
25.5°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
3h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
15 days out of 31 (48%)
25.5°C
Other common conditions
Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Clear/Sunny
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
3 days out of 31 (9%)
6h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
13 days out of 31 (41%)
28.8°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
32.6°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
32.7°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
9 days out of 31 (29%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
10 days out of 31 (32%)
29.7°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Partly Cloudy
6 days out of 31 (19%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
11 days out of 31 (35%)
26.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
21h
Dominant weather
Partly Cloudy
11 days out of 31 (35%)
26.0°C
Other common conditions
Clear/Sunny
8 days out of 31 (25%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Vavuniya in May

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Vavuniya in May.

Temperatures and rain in Vavuniya in May

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in May.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of May is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Vavuniya in May

The climate of Vavuniya in May is humid. An average of 157 mm precipitation is recorded over 17 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 224 mm over 25 days.

Temperatures are very high in Vavuniya in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 33°C, while the minimum falls to about 29°C. The month's average temperature is 31°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Vavuniya in May: 37°C as a maximum in 2009 and 25°C as a minimum in 2009. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.

In May, the days last on average 12:31 in Vavuniya. The sun rises around 05:49 and sets around 18:20.

With favorable weather, the month of May is a good month to travel to Vavuniya in Sri Lanka.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Vavuniya in May

Check the seasonal normals in Vavuniya 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 31.3°C 30.9°C 30.7°C
Maximum temperature 34.3°C 33.1°C 32.9°C
Minimum temperature 28.3°C 28.6°C 28.5°C
Record maximum temperature 39.0°C
(2017)
 37.0°C
(2009)
 36.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 24.0°C
(2020)
 25.0°C
(2009)
 24.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 30 day(s)
(100%)
 30 day(s)
(97%)
 29 day(s)
(97%)
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 13 km/h 25 km/h 33 km/h
Wind temperature 28.3°C 28.6°C 28.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 224.5 mm 157.4 mm 36.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 25 day(s)
(83%)
 17 day(s)
(55%)
 11 day(s)
(37%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 14 day(s)
(47%)
 9 day(s)
(29%)
 2 day(s)
(6%)
Record precipitation in one day 47.0 mm
(2011)
 83.0 mm
(2016)
 29.7 mm
(2015)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 76% 71%
Visibility 8.9 km 9.5 km 9.9 km
Cloud cover 31% 39% 47%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 12h 12h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 05h59 05h49 05h50
Sunset time 18h17 18h20 18h27
Day length 12h18 12h31 12h37
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When fair weather favourable weather favourable weather
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Vavuniya in May last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
24°C33°C0.2 mm
2
Clear/Sunny
25°C33°C0.3 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
25°C33°C1.0 mm
4
Cloudy
25°C35°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
25°C35°C3.9 mm
6
Overcast
25°C32°C1.6 mm
7
Overcast
25°C31°C4.2 mm
8
Overcast
24°C32°C0.0 mm
9
Cloudy
24°C33°C0.1 mm
10
Cloudy
25°C32°C0.0 mm
11
Clear/Sunny
25°C33°C0.0 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
25°C34°C0.0 mm
13
Cloudy
26°C34°C0.0 mm
14
Overcast
26°C33°C3.0 mm
15
Partly Cloudy
26°C34°C0.6 mm
16
Cloudy
26°C33°C0.1 mm
17
Patchy rain nearby
26°C31°C3.7 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
24°C31°C1.8 mm
19
Patchy rain nearby
25°C31°C0.8 mm
20
Partly Cloudy
25°C30°C0.2 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
26°C32°C0.2 mm
22
Partly Cloudy
25°C33°C0.2 mm
23
Cloudy
26°C33°C0.3 mm
24
Patchy rain nearby
26°C32°C2.2 mm
25
Partly Cloudy
26°C30°C1.3 mm
26
Clear/Sunny
27°C32°C0.0 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
26°C33°C0.5 mm
28
Clear/Sunny
27°C33°C0.3 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
26°C32°C0.0 mm
30
Light rain shower
26°C31°C0.5 mm
31
Partly Cloudy
26°C33°C0.0 mm
Nearby

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Vavuniya in May: your frequently asked questions

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

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Vavuniya in May, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 33°C during the day and 29°C at night, with about 157 mm of precipitation spread over 9 rainy days.

Expect about 12.1 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 39/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Vavuniya are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September and December. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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