Weather in May in Kandy District
Planning a trip to Kandy District this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Kandy District in May?
Kandy District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Kandy District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Pussellawa at 28°C to very warm in Madulkele at 31°C. At night it cools down to 22°C in Madulkele and 21°C in Pussellawa. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.For specific regional insights in Kandy District, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Beddegama with an average of 112 mm to heavy rainfall in Nawalapitiya with 261 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kandy usually sees around 103 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Kandy District climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kandy District?
Kandy
In May Kandy generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Digana
In May Digana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Peradeniya
In May Peradeniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Gampola
In May Gampola generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kadugannawa
In May Kadugannawa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kandy District, in Sri Lanka.
Is May the best time to visit Kandy District?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Kandy District with overall tolerable weather in Kandy. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Kandy. On the other hand, the weather in April, October and November tend to be poor.
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