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Matale District Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Matale District, Sri Lanka in May.

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Thinking about venturing to Matale District, Sri Lanka this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Matale District in May

Matale District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Matale District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C (88°F) in Elkaduwa to 34°C (93°F) in Sigiriya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Sigiriya and 23°C (73°F) in Elkaduwa. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Matale District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sigiriya with an average of 73 mm (2.9 in) to high rainfall in Matale with 119 mm (4.7 in).

Explore Matale District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Matale District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Sigiriya)

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April35°C (95°F) May34°C (93°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Matale District in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Matale District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Matale District

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Matale District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Matale District (May)

Precipitation variation in Matale District (May)

Sigiriya

In May Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
113 mm (4.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Dambulla

In May Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
138 mm (5.4 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Inamaluwa

In May Inamaluwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
122 mm (4.8 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
9 days
8 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Matale

In May Matale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
103 hours
84 hours
Monthly rainfall
183 mm (7.2 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
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Elkaduwa

In May Elkaduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
103 hours
84 hours
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Matale District in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Sigiriya 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Dambulla 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Inamaluwa 34°C (93°F) 25°C (77°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Matale 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Elkaduwa 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Rattota 32°C (90°F) 23°C (73°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)

Matale District weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Matale District, Sri Lanka in May?

In May, Matale District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Sigiriya sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Matale District, Sri Lanka in May?

Daytime temperatures in Sigiriya peak at roughly 34°C (93°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Matale District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Matale District, Sri Lanka during May, with Sigiriya averaging close to 73 mm (2.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Matale District, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Sigiriya, May may not be the ideal time to visit Matale District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Sigiriya. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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