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Daluwekotuwa Weather in May

Daluwekotuwa in May sees very high temperatures, with highs around 31°C (88°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (79°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 260 mm (10 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.

Rainfall in Daluwekotuwa in May

Daluwekotuwa is in the rainy season in May, with rain on around 12 days and an average of 260 mm (10 in). The rain this month falls heavily when it arrives. Late afternoons in particular can see strong showers, so waterproofs are worth keeping handy.

Temperature in Daluwekotuwa in May

Daluwekotuwa in May gets highs of 31°C (88°F) during the day and drops to 26°C (79°F) at night. For most visitors, the main thing to prepare for is the heat during the day. At 26°C (79°F) overnight, the heat doesn't let up much after dark. If you're staying somewhere without air conditioning, a cold shower before bed and keeping the air moving can help.

Sunshine in Daluwekotuwa in May

The month enjoys around 202 hours of sunshine. The wet weather tends to wait until afternoon or evening to arrive, leaving the first half of most days dry and sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Daluwekotuwa. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Daluwekotuwa Temperature in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C (79°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C (88°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 40%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 260 mm (10 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (38 KM, 24 Miles).

Best Places in Sri Lanka in May

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Daluwekotuwa in May

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in May. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. Don't forget sun protection, sunglasses, sunscreen, and a hat. These are all good ideas with this much sunshine.

What To Do in Daluwekotuwa in May

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

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