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
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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