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

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

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Is it worth visiting Yala National Park in May?

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Yala National Park in May in summary

Favourable weather

Min 28°C Max 31°C 182 mm 10 day(s) 80% 32% 30°C UV 7 12.2 h/day

Possible activities in May

Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise

Practical guidelines

Low crowds 05:49 18:13

Hourly weather

Average weather in Yala National Park in May 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Yala 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.

From 1st to 31 May 2027

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

11 days out of 31 (35%)

27.0°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Moderate rain at times

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

11 days out of 31 (35%)

28.8°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

10 days out of 31 (32%)

Moderate rain at times

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

15 days out of 31 (48%)

30.5°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Moderate rain at times

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

13 days out of 31 (41%)

30.5°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Heavy rain

3 days out of 31 (9%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

12 days out of 31 (38%)

29.3°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Heavy rain

5 days out of 31 (16%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

11 days out of 31 (35%)

28.0°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Heavy rain

4 days out of 31 (12%)

18h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

9 days out of 31 (29%)

27.5°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Moderate rain at times

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Heavy rain

5 days out of 31 (16%)

21h

Dominant weather

Partly Cloudy

10 days out of 31 (32%)

27.0°C

Other common conditions

Clear/Sunny

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Moderate rain at times

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Heavy rain

2 days out of 31 (6%)

Climate

Climate of Yala National Park in May

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

Temperatures and rain in Yala National Park 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 Yala National Park in May

The climate of Yala National Park in May is humid. An average of 182 mm precipitation is recorded over 19 days. The situation is drier than the previous month: in April, the average recorded is 220 mm over 24 days.

Temperatures are warm in Yala National Park in May. The average maximum temperature reaches 31°C, while the minimum falls to about 28°C. The month's average temperature is 29°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Yala National Park in May: 33°C as a maximum in 2013 and 26°C as a minimum in 2010. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.

In May, the days last on average 12:24 in Yala National Park. The sun rises around 05:49 and sets around 18:13.

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

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Beach and swimming and Boat trip and cruise.

By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Yala National Park in May: Animal observation and Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Yala National Park in May

Check the seasonal normals in Yala 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

Weather data	April	May	June
Outside temperature
Average temperature	29.4°C	29.3°C	29.1°C
Maximum temperature	30.9°C	30.7°C	30.6°C
Minimum temperature	27.8°C	27.9°C	27.7°C
Record maximum temperature	33.0°C (2013)	33.0°C (2013)	33.0°C (2014)
Record low temperature	26.0°C (2009)	26.0°C (2010)	26.0°C (2009)
Number of days at +30°	29 day(s) (97%)	28 day(s) (90%)	28 day(s) (93%)
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%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average)	29.7°C	29.0°C	28.4°C
Sea temperature (minimum)	28.5°C	27.8°C	27.3°C
Sea temperature (maximum)	30.7°C	30.4°C	29.3°C
Wind
Wind speed	18 km/h	26 km/h	31 km/h
Wind temperature	27.8°C	28.0°C	27.7°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	220.4 mm	182.1 mm	36.3 mm
Number of days with precipitation	24 day(s) (80%)	19 day(s) (61%)	11 day(s) (37%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	14 day(s) (45%)	10 day(s) (31%)	2 day(s) (5%)
Record precipitation in one day	57.9 mm (2014)	59.2 mm (2018)	30.4 mm (2019)
Other weather data
Humidity	80%	80%	78%
Visibility	9.3 km	9.4 km	9.9 km
Cloud cover	26%	32%	31%
UV index	7	7	7
Daily sunshine	12h	12h	13h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	05h57	05h49	05h50
Sunset time	18h12	18h13	18h19
Day length	12h15	12h24	12h29
Our opinion on the climate in May
The review of Where And When	fair weather	favourable weather	favourable weather

Activities and events

What to do in Yala National Park in May?

Possible activities in May

Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise

Activities not recommended in May

Animal observationNature and landscapes

Observed weather

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

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

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
			1 Cloudy 27°C29°C0.0 mm	2 Cloudy 29°C30°C0.4 mm	3 Patchy rain nearby 28°C30°C0.3 mm	4 Patchy rain nearby 29°C31°C0.5 mm
5 Patchy rain nearby 29°C30°C0.3 mm	6 Patchy rain nearby 28°C30°C0.4 mm	7 Patchy rain nearby 27°C30°C0.9 mm	8 Cloudy 28°C32°C0.0 mm	9 Patchy rain nearby 27°C31°C0.2 mm	10 Clear/Sunny 29°C33°C0.1 mm	11 Patchy rain nearby 29°C32°C0.1 mm
12 Partly Cloudy 29°C32°C0.0 mm	13 Partly Cloudy 29°C34°C0.0 mm	14 Partly Cloudy 29°C33°C0.0 mm	15 Patchy rain nearby 30°C33°C0.2 mm	16 Clear/Sunny 30°C33°C0.0 mm	17 Clear/Sunny 29°C32°C0.0 mm	18 Cloudy 29°C30°C0.0 mm
19 Patchy rain nearby 28°C30°C1.0 mm	20 Cloudy 28°C33°C0.2 mm	21 Patchy rain nearby 27°C30°C2.2 mm	22 Patchy rain nearby 29°C32°C0.6 mm	23 Patchy rain nearby 29°C31°C0.4 mm	24 Patchy rain nearby 29°C31°C0.4 mm	25 Clear/Sunny 27°C31°C0.4 mm
26 Cloudy 27°C30°C0.5 mm	27 Patchy rain nearby 27°C30°C1.4 mm	28 Partly Cloudy 28°C30°C0.6 mm	29 Patchy rain nearby 28°C30°C1.7 mm	30 Patchy rain nearby 28°C30°C2.7 mm	31 Partly Cloudy 28°C31°C0.4 mm

Nearby

Where to go near Yala National Park in May?

Compare cities and destinations near Yala National Park in May to find another travel stop, a nearby alternative or a logical continuation of your stay in Yala National Park.

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Yala National Park 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 Yala National Park in May, which places this month 5th out of 12.

Expect an average of 31°C during the day and 28°C at night, with about 182 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 29°C on average in May, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 12.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Beach and swimming and Boat trip and cruise.

No: this month is in Low crowds, with a visitor index of 24/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Yala National Park 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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Average weather in Yala National Park in May 2027

Climate of Yala National Park in May

Temperatures and rain in Yala National Park in May

Average daily weather

Monthly temperatures

Monthly precipitation

About the climate in Yala National Park in May

Seasonal normals of Yala National Park in May

What to do in Yala National Park in May?

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

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