Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Colombo District, Sri Lanka this May.
Colombo District, Sri Lanka, a region in Sri Lanka, typically experiences very warm weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Colombo.
Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Colombo District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) in Colombo. That makes May a very high month for Colombo District, Sri Lanka.
Average overnight lows in Colombo District, Sri Lanka during May sit near 26°C (79°F) in Colombo.
Colombo enjoys approximately 202 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Colombo this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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