Weather in May in Matale District
Planning a getaway to Matale District this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Matale District in May?
Matale District 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 in Elkaduwa to 34°C in Sigiriya. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Sigiriya and 23°C in Elkaduwa. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sigiriya with an average of 73 mm to high rainfall in Matale with 119 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Matale District in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Matale District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Matale District?
Sigiriya
In May Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dambulla
In May Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Inamaluwa
In May Inamaluwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Matale
In May Matale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Elkaduwa
In May Elkaduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high 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 Matale District, in Sri Lanka.
Is May the best time to visit Matale District?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Sigiriya, May might be a good time to visit Matale District.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and June offering mostly pleasant weather in Sigiriya. On the other hand, the months of April and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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