Minneriya weather in May (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

Interested in knowing the climate of Minneriya in May? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During May, Minneriya usually has extremely high temperatures and moderate rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 35°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 26°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Minneriya in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 68 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 7 days.

Average sunshine

With around 248 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

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

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

 

Minneriya, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 68 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 64% *  

Sunshine 248 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (72 KM, 44 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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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

Camping

7/10

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