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Denipitiya weather in May (Matara District, Sri Lanka)

How's the weather trend in Denipitiya as May approaches? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The month of May in Denipitiya typically brings very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 26°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Denipitiya in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 249 mm for the month. You can typically expect 11 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 200 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Denipitiya. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Denipitiya, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 249 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 200 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (27 KM, 17 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.

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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).

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

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