Gampola weather in May (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

Looking to travel to Gampola in May? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In May, Gampola generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 22°C.

Gampola in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 196 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 12 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 103 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

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

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

 

Gampola, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 196 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in May

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka in May and which places have the best weather 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 Gampola in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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