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Weather in May in Ampara District

Planning a getaway to Ampara District this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Ampara District in May?

Ampara District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Ampara District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Arugam Bay. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Arugam Bay with an average of 54 mm to moderate rainfall in Kalkuda with 62 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Arugam Bay enjoys close to 236 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ampara District in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ampara District climate page.

Where to go in Ampara District in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ampara District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 2 most popular destinations in Ampara District?

Arugam Bay

In May Arugam Bay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Arugam Bay
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
98 mm 
9 days 
33°C 
27°C 
236 hours 
54 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
>>  
33°C 
27°C 
205 hours 
26 mm 
7 days 
Climate in Arugam Bay

Kalkuda

In May Kalkuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Kalkuda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
271 hours 
76 mm 
8 days 
34°C 
27°C 
252 hours 
62 mm 
7 days 
June   >> June
>>  
34°C 
28°C 
265 hours 
27 mm 
6 days 
Climate in Kalkuda

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Ampara District, in Sri Lanka.

Is May the best time to visit Ampara District?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Ampara District with overall pleasant weather in Arugam Bay. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Ampara District is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Arugam Bay. In contrast, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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