Hambantota District weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Hambantota 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 Hambantota District in May?
Hambantota District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Hambantota District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Tangalle to 33°C in Kataragama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Kataragama and 26°C in Tangalle. 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.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yala with an average of 68 mm to heavy rainfall in Tangalle with 165 mm. The city Tangalle usually sees around 240 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hambantota District in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hambantota District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Hambantota District?
Tangalle
In May Tangalle 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 tolerable that month.
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Tissamaharama
In May Tissamaharama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kataragama
In May Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kirinda
In May Kirinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Yala
In May Yala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hambantota District, in Sri Lanka.
Is May the best time to visit Hambantota District?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Tangalle, May might be a good time to visit Hambantota District.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Tangalle. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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