Ginigathena weather in May (Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Ginigathena in May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Ginigathena usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 22°C.

Precipitation

Ginigathena in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 303 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 12 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Ginigathena. January and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, February, March, April, May, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ginigathena, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 303 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (35 KM, 21 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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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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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