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Elpitiya weather in May (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Thinking of visiting Elpitiya in May? Check the weather first! Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Elpitiya usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°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

Elpitiya in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 318 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 12 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 200 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Elpitiya, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 41%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 318 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 12 days  
SunshineSunshine 200 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (27 KM, 16 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

Interested in more climate information?

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