Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in May.

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Nuwara Eliya Hatton Nallathanniya Ginigathena

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What to Expect in Nuwara Eliya District in May

Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka 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 (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) in Nuwara Eliya.

For specific regional insights in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka, 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 (6.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Nallathanniya with 306 mm (12 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Nuwara Eliya as an example - it receives around 103 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Nuwara Eliya District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Nuwara Eliya District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Nuwara Eliya)

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nuwara Eliya District in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Nuwara Eliya District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Nuwara Eliya District

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Nuwara Eliya District (May)

Precipitation variation in Nuwara Eliya District (May)

Nuwara Eliya

In May Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
103 hours
84 hours
Monthly rainfall
202 mm (8 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Hatton

In May Hatton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
202 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
404 mm (16 in)
276 mm (11 in)
240 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hatton →

Nallathanniya

In May Nallathanniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
202 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
470 mm (19 in)
306 mm (12 in)
273 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nallathanniya →

Ginigathena

In May Ginigathena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
235 hours
202 hours
196 hours
Monthly rainfall
474 mm (19 in)
303 mm (12 in)
280 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Ramboda

In May Ramboda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
103 hours
84 hours
Monthly rainfall
290 mm (11 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Nuwara Eliya District in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuwara Eliya 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 158 mm (6.2 in)
Hatton 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 276 mm (11 in)
Nallathanniya 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 306 mm (12 in)
Ginigathena 28°C (82°F) 22°C (72°F) 303 mm (12 in)
Ramboda 27°C (81°F) 20°C (68°F) 221 mm (8.7 in)
Maskeliya 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 289 mm (11 in)

Nuwara Eliya District weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in May?

In May, Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka generally has pleasant weather conditions. Nuwara Eliya sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in May?

Average temperatures in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka during May range from a nighttime low near 21°C (70°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Nuwara Eliya.

Does Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in May?

Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka sees substantial rainfall in May. Nuwara Eliya typically averages about 158 mm (6.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Nuwara Eliya, May might be a good time to visit Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka 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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