ClimateForecastMayJune >>

Dalupotha weather in May (Sri Lanka)

Curious about the climate in Dalupotha this May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Dalupotha includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 31°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 26°C. Average temperatures can be deceiving; some days will be hotter. Wear breathable fabrics and drink plenty of water to stay cool.

Precipitation

Dalupotha in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 262 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 12 days with rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 202 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Dalupotha.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Dalupotha. January, February and March generally stand out with the best circumstances. While May, June, July, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dalupotha, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 262 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (37 KM, 23 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.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Dalupotha.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Sri Lanka? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Sri Lanka. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.