Weather in May in Colombo District
Planning a getaway to Colombo 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 Colombo District in May?
Colombo District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Colombo District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Colombo. 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 heavy rainfall in Weliwita with an average of 286 mm to heavy rainfall in Piliyandala with 300 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Colombo enjoys approximately 202 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Colombo District in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Colombo District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombo District?
Colombo
In May Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mount Lavinia
In May Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dehiwala
In May Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nugegoda
In May Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Boralesgamuwa
In May Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colombo District, in Sri Lanka.
Is May the best time to visit Colombo District?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Colombo District due to the typically poor weather in Colombo.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Colombo. The weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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