Embilipitiya weather in May (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

How's the weather trend in Embilipitiya as May approaches? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of May in Embilipitiya typically brings very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 32°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 25°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Embilipitiya in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 128 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 10 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 240 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Embilipitiya, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 33%  

Precipitation 128 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 240 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (39 KM, 24 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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