Nuwara Eliya weather in May (Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Nuwara Eliya during May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Nuwara Eliya usually has high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 29°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 21°C.

Precipitation

Nuwara Eliya in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 158 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 103 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm March typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, October and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Nuwara Eliya climate page with graphs.

 

Nuwara Eliya, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 38%  

Precipitation 158 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 87%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 103 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in May

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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