Rattota weather in May (Matale District, Sri Lanka)

Is Rattota a good destination in May, weather-wise? This guide provides the necessary weather information for your travel plans.

Temperatures

In May, Rattota usually has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 32°C. But by evening, they drop to around 23°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

Rattota in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 108 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 11 days will see rain.

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, August and September 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 Rattota climate page with graphs.

 

Rattota, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 35%  

Precipitation 108 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (40 KM, 25 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

Interested in more climate information?

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