Buttala weather in May (Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Buttala in May? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Buttala includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 33°C. At night, it falls to around 23°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Buttala in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 9 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 236 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and March typically offer the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Buttala, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Chance of Rain 30%  

Precipitation 118 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 236 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (49 KM, 30 Miles).

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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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