Madihe West weather in May (Matara District, Sri Lanka)

What should you pack for a trip to Madihe West in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

May in Madihe West generally includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 31°C, while nights can cool down to about 26°C. Although these are average temperatures, some days can be hotter. Wear cool, breathable clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Madihe West in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 240 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 11 days of rain.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 200 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

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

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

 

Madihe West, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 36%  

Precipitation 240 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Sunshine 200 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (33 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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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