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Monaragala District weather in May

Considering a trip to Monaragala District this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What is the weather like in Monaragala District in May?

Monaragala District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Monaragala District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Kataragama. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kataragama with an average of 80 mm to moderate rainfall in Kuda Oya with 89 mm. Meanwhile, Kataragama enjoys close to 236 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.

For specific regional insights in Monaragala District for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Monaragala District climate page.

Where to go in Monaragala District in May

Find the average weather conditions in May for the most popular destinations in Monaragala District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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

Popular destinations in Monaragala District

What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Monaragala District?

Average weather in Kataragama

In May Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kataragama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
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<<   April April
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33°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
144 mm 
9 days 
33°C 
26°C 
236 hours 
80 mm 
8 days 
June   >> June
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34°C 
26°C 
205 hours 
28 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Kataragama

Average weather in Angunakolapelessa

In May Angunakolapelessa 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.

Angunakolapelessa
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
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33°C 
23°C 
240 hours 
152 mm 
10 days 
33°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
88 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
34°C 
25°C 
205 hours 
36 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Angunakolapelessa

Average weather in Kuda Oya

In May Kuda Oya 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.

Kuda Oya
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
33°C 
23°C 
240 hours 
162 mm 
10 days 
34°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
89 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
34°C 
25°C 
205 hours 
35 mm 
8 days 
Climate in Kuda Oya

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Monaragala District, in Sri Lanka.

Is May the best time to visit Monaragala District?

We believe that May is one of the best times to visit Monaragala District with overall pleasant weather in Kataragama. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Monaragala District is in January, February, March, May, June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Kataragama. In contrast, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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