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Puttalam weather in May (Puttalam District, Sri Lanka)

How does the May weather in Puttalam compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Puttalam typically experiences very high temperatures and high rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 32°C, cooling down at night to around 27°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Puttalam in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 139 mm for the month. Climate data suggests that about 7 days will experience rainfall.

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 October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Puttalam, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 24%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 139 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 7 days  

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.

What To Do

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

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

Interested in more climate information?

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