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Chilaw weather in May (Puttalam District, Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Chilaw, Sri Lanka in May? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

The month of May in Chilaw typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 31°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 27°C.

Precipitation

Chilaw in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 218 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 10 days will experience rain.

Our weather planner can help you find worldwide destinations with pleasant weather during this period. January, February and March typically offer the best weather for Chilaw.

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Chilaw, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 33%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 218 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

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.

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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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Chilaw's climate page.

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.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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