Weather in May in Gampaha District
Thinking about venturing to Gampaha District this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Gampaha District in May?
Gampaha District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Gampaha 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 27°C in Negombo. 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.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Negombo with an average of 266 mm to heavy rainfall in Kapugoda with 301 mm.Average sunshine
The city Negombo usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Gampaha District for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gampaha District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Gampaha District?
Negombo
In May Negombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Katunayaka
In May Katunayaka 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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Ja-Ela
In May Ja-Ela 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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Seeduwa
In May Seeduwa 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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Gampaha
In May Gampaha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°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 May the best time to visit Gampaha District?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Gampaha District with often poor weather in Negombo.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Negombo. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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