Batticaloa District Weather in May

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

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Batticaloa Kalkudah

Are you planning a trip a to Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Batticaloa District in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Batticaloa. 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 a closer look at conditions across Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 62 mm (2.4 in) in Batticaloa.

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Batticaloa sees close to 252 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Batticaloa District by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Batticaloa District in May

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

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

Temperature range in Batticaloa District (May)

Precipitation variation in Batticaloa District (May)

Batticaloa

In May Batticaloa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
252 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
good
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Kalkudah

In May Kalkudah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
271 hours
252 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
7 days
6 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Batticaloa District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Batticaloa 33°C (91°F) 27°C (81°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)
Kalkudah 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 62 mm (2.4 in)

Batticaloa District weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka typically experiences mixed weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Batticaloa average around 33°C (91°F), and temperatures drop to about 27°C (81°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Batticaloa peak at roughly 33°C (91°F) in May, dropping to about 27°C (81°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka during May, with Batticaloa averaging close to 62 mm (2.4 in).

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

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka with overall very good weather in Batticaloa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly very good weather in Batticaloa. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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