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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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