Matara District weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Matara District this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Matara District in May?
Matara District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Matara District generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Mirissa. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Dikwella South with an average of 197 mm to heavy rainfall in Kananke with 261 mm. Meanwhile, Mirissa enjoys approximately 200 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Matara District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Matara District's yearly weather, check out our Matara District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Matara District?
Mirissa
In May Mirissa 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.
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Weligama
In May Weligama 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.
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Matara
In May Matara 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.
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Deniyaya
In May Deniyaya 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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Dikwella South
In May Dikwella South 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 unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Matara District, in Sri Lanka.
Is May the best time to visit Matara District?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Matara District with often poor weather in Mirissa.
On average, the best time to visit Matara District is in January, February, March, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Mirissa. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, October and November tend to be poor.
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