Weather in May in Nuwara Eliya District
Thinking about venturing to Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya District in May?
Nuwara Eliya District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Nuwara Eliya District generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C and nighttime temperatures around 21°C in Nuwara Eliya. To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nuwara Eliya District in May, check out the map below.For specific regional insights in Nuwara Eliya District, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nuwara Eliya with an average of 158 mm to heavy rainfall in Nallathanniya with 306 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 103 hours of sunlight anticipated in Nuwara Eliya. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Nuwara Eliya District climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Nuwara Eliya District?
Nuwara Eliya
In May Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Hatton
In May Hatton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Nallathanniya
In May Nallathanniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ginigathena
In May Ginigathena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Ramboda
In May Ramboda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya District?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Nuwara Eliya, May might be a good time to visit Nuwara Eliya District. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya District is in March with generally perfect weather in Nuwara Eliya. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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