Galle District weather in May
Planning a journey to Galle District this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Galle District in May?
Galle District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Galle District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Hikkaduwa. 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.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Matara with an average of 229 mm to heavy rainfall in Beruwala with 347 mm. Hikkaduwa experiences its highest rainfall in this month of the year. Come prepared by bringing an umbrella. Meanwhile, Hikkaduwa enjoys approximately 200 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For specific regional insights in Galle District for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Galle District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Galle District?
Hikkaduwa
In May Hikkaduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Galle
In May Galle generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Unawatuna
In May Unawatuna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Weligama
In May Weligama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bentota
In May Bentota generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°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 Galle District, in Sri Lanka.
Is May the best time to visit Galle District?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Galle District due to the typically poor weather in Hikkaduwa.
On average, the best time to visit Galle District is in January with generally perfect weather in Hikkaduwa. The weather in May, June, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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