Nawalapitiya weather in May (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

Will it be rainy or sunny in Nawalapitiya this May? Curious if the timing is right for your trip? Our page offers an in-depth look at the monthly weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Nawalapitiya generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 28°C, while nights can cool down to about 21°C.

Precipitation

Nawalapitiya in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 261 mm for the month. Expect around 12 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 103 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Nawalapitiya. January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nawalapitiya, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 261 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (28 KM, 17 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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