Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Sri Lanka this May.
Sri Lanka, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 27°C (81°F) in Ramboda to 36°C (97°F) in Polonnaruwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C (79°F) in Polonnaruwa and 20°C (68°F) in Ramboda.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Sri Lanka, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Daytime temperatures in Kandy typically peak at 30°C (86°F) in May, putting it in the high range.
Nighttime temperatures in Kandy typically drop to around 22°C (72°F) in May.
According to our recent database analysis, Polonnaruwa is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 36°C (97°F) and rarely drops below 26°C (79°F) during the night.
When looking through our records, we find that Ramboda stands out as the coolest city in Sri Lanka for the month of May. Daytime highs average 27°C (81°F) and it cools down to about 20°C (68°F) at night.
Across Sri Lanka, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Nuwara Eliya (103 hours) to sunny in Batticaloa (252 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Colombo this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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