Weather in May in Kegalle District
Planning a journey to Kegalle 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 Kegalle District in May?
Kegalle District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Kegalle District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Kitulgala at 29°C to very warm in Galigamuwa at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Galigamuwa and 22°C in Kitulgala. 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 Pinnawala with an average of 177 mm to heavy rainfall in Kitulgala with 310 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 103 hours of sunlight anticipated in Pinnawala. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For a closer look at May's conditions in Kegalle District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kegalle District's yearly weather, check out our Kegalle District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Kegalle District?
Pinnawala
In May Pinnawala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kitulgala
In May Kitulgala 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 poor that month.
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Galigamuwa
In May Galigamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Kegalle District?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Kegalle District with overall tolerable weather in Pinnawala. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January, February, July and August provide pleasant weather in Pinnawala. On the other hand, the weather in April, October and November tend to be poor.
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