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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. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kalutara District in May, check out the map below. 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.

For specific regional insights in Kalutara District, refer to the map provided below.

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

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 200 hours of sunshine in Bentota. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Kalutara District climate page.

Where to go in Kalutara District in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kalutara District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more details.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Kalutara District's climate page.

Popular destinations

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.

Bentota
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
26°C 
230 hours 
202 mm 
12 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
200 hours 
347 mm 
13 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
199 hours 
344 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Bentota

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.

Beruwala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
26°C 
234 hours 
205 mm 
13 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
347 mm 
13 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
195 hours 
347 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Beruwala

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.

Kalutara
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
234 hours 
211 mm 
13 days 
poor 
31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
333 mm 
13 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
195 hours 
331 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Kalutara

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.

Aluthgama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
31°C 
26°C 
230 hours 
203 mm 
12 days 
poor 
30°C 
26°C 
200 hours 
347 mm 
13 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
199 hours 
345 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Aluthgama

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.

Wadduwa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
32°C 
26°C 
234 hours 
213 mm 
13 days 
poor 
31°C 
26°C 
202 hours 
320 mm 
14 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
30°C 
26°C 
195 hours 
313 mm 
15 days 
poor 
Climate in Wadduwa

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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