Polonnaruwa District Weather in May

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

Planning a trip to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Polonnaruwa District in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 36°C (97°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Polonnaruwa. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For a closer look at conditions across Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Giritale with an average of 66 mm (2.6 in) to moderate rainfall in Polonnaruwa with 70 mm (2.8 in).

Explore Polonnaruwa District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April36°C (97°F) May36°C (97°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September36°C (97°F) October34°C (93°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Polonnaruwa District in May

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

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

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (May)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (May)

Polonnaruwa

In May Polonnaruwa generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Giritale

In May Giritale generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
248 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
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Minneriya

In May Minneriya generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
248 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Hingurakgala

In May Hingurakgala generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
267 hours
248 hours
231 hours
Monthly rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
7 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Giritale 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Minneriya 35°C (95°F) 26°C (79°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Hingurakgala 36°C (97°F) 26°C (79°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka typically experiences less favorable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Polonnaruwa average around 36°C (97°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

Polonnaruwa averages a daytime maximum of 36°C (97°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka during May, with Polonnaruwa averaging close to 70 mm (2.8 in).

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

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Polonnaruwa, May may not be the ideal time to visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly good weather in Polonnaruwa. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be less favorable.

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