Kalkudah weather in May (Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka)

Is May a good time to explore Kalkudah weather-wise? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

The month of May in Kalkudah typically brings very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 34°C, while night temperatures can drop to 27°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Kalkudah in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 7 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 252 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Kalkudah, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 22%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 75% *  

Sunshine 252 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Batticaloa, Sri Lanka (24 KM, 15 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.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

Interested in more climate information?

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