Weather in May in Kalutara District
Planning a journey to Kalutara 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 Kalutara District in May?
Kalutara District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Kalutara District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Bentota. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Panadura with an average of 311 mm to heavy rainfall in Beruwala with 347 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Bentota enjoys close to 200 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For specific regional insights in Kalutara District for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kalutara District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kalutara District?
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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Beruwala
In May Beruwala 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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Kalutara
In May Kalutara 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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Aluthgama
In May Aluthgama 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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Wadduwa
In May Wadduwa 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 Kalutara District, in Sri Lanka.
Is May the best time to visit Kalutara District?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Kalutara District due to the typically poor weather in Bentota.
Generally speaking, January, February and March provide pleasant weather in Bentota. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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