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Weather in May in Ratnapura District

Considering a trip to Ratnapura 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 Ratnapura District in May?

Ratnapura District is a region in Sri Lanka. May in Ratnapura District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Belihul Oya at 28°C to very warm in Dambulla at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Dambulla and 21°C in Belihul Oya. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dambulla with an average of 95 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 330 mm.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Ratnapura District in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Ratnapura District climate page.

Where to go in Ratnapura District in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Ratnapura District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Ratnapura District?

Dambulla

In May Dambulla 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.

Dambulla
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
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<<   April April
<<  
34°C 
24°C 
138 mm 
12 days 
33°C 
25°C 
95 mm 
9 days 
June   >> June
>>  
33°C 
25°C 
46 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Dambulla

Udawalawe

In May Udawalawe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Udawalawe
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
<<  
32°C 
23°C 
240 hours 
223 mm 
11 days 
poor 
31°C 
24°C 
240 hours 
144 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
31°C 
24°C 
205 hours 
83 mm 
11 days 
Climate in Udawalawe

Embilipitiya

In May Embilipitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Embilipitiya
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 
24°C 
240 hours 
186 mm 
11 days 
32°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
128 mm 
10 days 
June   >> June
>>  
32°C 
25°C 
205 hours 
76 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Embilipitiya

Kalawana

In May Kalawana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Kalawana
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
<<  
31°C 
23°C 
235 hours 
327 mm 
13 days 
poor 
30°C 
24°C 
202 hours 
281 mm 
12 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
23°C 
196 hours 
259 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Kalawana

Godakewela

In May Godakewela generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

Godakewela
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
<<  
31°C 
22°C 
235 hours 
301 mm 
12 days 
poor 
30°C 
23°C 
202 hours 
207 mm 
11 days 
poor 
June   >> June
>>  
29°C 
23°C 
196 hours 
151 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Godakewela

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

Is May the best time to visit Ratnapura District?

We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Ratnapura District. Typically, the climate in Dambulla is pleasant. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January, February, May, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Dambulla. The weather in October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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