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Panadura weather in May (Kalutara District, Sri Lanka)

Is Panadura a good destination in May, weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Panadura includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 31°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 26°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Panadura in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 311 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 14 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

With around 202 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Panadura. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While 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 Panadura climate page with graphs.

 

Panadura, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 46%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 311 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (21 KM, 13 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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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