Weather in May in Anuradhapura District
Thinking about venturing to Anuradhapura District this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Anuradhapura District in May?
Anuradhapura District 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 and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Sigiriya. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Anuradhapura District in May, check out the map below. 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, 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 to moderate rainfall in Pahala Maragahawewa with 98 mm.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Anuradhapura District climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District?
Sigiriya
In May Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Anuradhapura
In May Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Habarana
In May Habarana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mihintale
In May Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Habawewa
In May Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Anuradhapura District?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Sigiriya, May might be a good time to visit Anuradhapura District. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Anuradhapura District is in January, February and June with generally pleasant weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, April and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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