Weather in May in Badulla District
Are you planning a trip a to Badulla District in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Badulla District in May?
Badulla District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Badulla District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Ohiya at 28°C to very warm in Passara at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Passara and 21°C in Ohiya. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ella with an average of 133 mm to heavy rainfall in Ohiya with 192 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 103 hours of sunlight anticipated in Ella. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in Badulla District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Badulla District's yearly weather, check out our Badulla District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Badulla District?
Ella
In May Ella generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bandarawela
In May Bandarawela generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Haputale
In May Haputale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Badulla
In May Badulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Diyatalawa
In May Diyatalawa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Badulla District, in Sri Lanka.
Is May the best time to visit Badulla District?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Badulla District with overall tolerable weather in Ella.
On average, the best time to visit Badulla District is in February with generally perfect weather in Ella. The weather in October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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