Pinnawala weather in May (Kegalle District, Sri Lanka)

Planning a trip to Pinnawala in May? This guide provides all the details you need.

In May, Pinnawala typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 31°C. But by evening, they drop to around 24°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Pinnawala in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 177 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 12 days.

The city usually sees around 103 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pinnawala, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 177 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (44 KM, 27 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in May

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka in May and which places have the best weather 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 Pinnawala in May?

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 in May.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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