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Temperature in Sri Lanka in May

May in Sri Lanka has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Ramboda with 27°C to extremely high temperatures in Polonnaruwa with 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Polonnaruwa and 20°C in Ramboda.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Sri Lanka in May?

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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Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

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  • What is the warmest city in May in Sri Lanka?
    • From a thorough analysis of our records, Polonnaruwa clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 36°C, and evenings that remain near 26°C.

  • What is the coldest city in May in Sri Lanka?
    • The coldest city in May in Sri Lanka is Ramboda when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 27°C and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 20°C.

  • How much sun does Sri Lanka get in May?
    • The city Kandy usually sees around 103 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

  • What is the water's temperature in May?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 28°C in Colombo this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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