Kitulgala weather in May (Kegalle District, Sri Lanka)

Looking to travel to Kitulgala in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

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

Kitulgala in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 310 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kitulgala. January typically offers the best circumstances. While February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kitulgala, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 22°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 310 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 202 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (34 KM, 21 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 Kitulgala 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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