Sigiriya

Anuradhapura District Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in May.

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Anuradhapura Sigiriya Habarana Mihintale

Thinking about venturing to Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Anuradhapura District in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Sigiriya. 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.

For specific regional insights in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Habarana with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Pahala Maragahawewa with 98 mm (3.9 in).

Explore Anuradhapura District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Anuradhapura District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Anuradhapura)

January30°C (86°F) February32°C (90°F) March35°C (95°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Anuradhapura District in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Anuradhapura District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Anuradhapura District

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Anuradhapura District (May)

Precipitation variation in Anuradhapura District (May)

Sigiriya

In May Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Sigiriya →

Anuradhapura

In May Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
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Habarana

In May Habarana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
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Mihintale

In May Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
125 mm (4.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
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Habawewa

In May Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
130 mm (5.1 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
7 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Anuradhapura District in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Anuradhapura 34°C (93°F) 26°C (79°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Sigiriya 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Habarana 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Mihintale 34°C (93°F) 26°C (79°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Habawewa 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 93 mm (3.7 in)
Attikulama 34°C (93°F) 26°C (79°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)

Anuradhapura District weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in May?

In May, Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Sigiriya sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka in May?

Average temperatures in Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka during May range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 34°C (93°F) in Sigiriya.

Does Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Sigiriya averages just 73 mm (2.9 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Sigiriya, May may not be the ideal time to visit Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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