Gonawatta weather in May (Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Gonawatta during May? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Gonawatta includes high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 30°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 22°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Gonawatta in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 103 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June typically offers 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 Gonawatta climate page with graphs.

 

Gonawatta, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (13 KM, 8 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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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