Palatupana weather in May (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

What's the typical weather in Palatupana for May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Palatupana includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 32°C, while nights can cool down to about 26°C. With these average temperatures, expect occasional spikes in warmth. Wear light fabrics and stay cool by hydrating regularly.

Precipitation

Palatupana in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 78 mm for the month. This month experiences about 8 days of rain according to historical data.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 236 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, November tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Palatupana, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 78 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 78% *  

Sunshine 236 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (26 KM, 16 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

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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