Pussellawa weather in May (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the climate in Pussellawa this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

In May, Pussellawa usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 28°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 21°C.

Precipitation

Pussellawa in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 209 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

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

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January, February, March, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Pussellawa, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 209 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (15 KM, 9 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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