Matara District, Sri Lanka, a region in Sri Lanka, typically experiences very warm weather in May, with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Mirissa.
To get a sense of May's typical temperatures in the key spots of Matara District, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.
Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Matara District - and find the best time to visit. See also: Matara District weather by month.
Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Matara District.
Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Mirissa averages a daytime high of 30°C (86°F) in May, which is very high for Matara District, Sri Lanka.
Nighttime temperatures in Mirissa typically drop to around 26°C (79°F) in May.
Mirissa usually sees around 200 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
We have much more information about the climate in Matara District.
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