Vavuniya District Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Vavuniya District in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Vavuniya. 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.

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

Precipitation

May is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 79 mm (3.1 in) in Vavuniya.

Explore Vavuniya District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February32°C (90°F) March35°C (95°F) April35°C (95°F) May35°C (95°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly35°C (95°F) August35°C (95°F) September35°C (95°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Vavuniya District in May

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

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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 Vavuniya District

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka?

Vavuniya

In May Vavuniya 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 unpleasant that month.

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35°C (95°F)
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25°C (77°F)
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Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
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Vavuniya District weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka generally has poor weather conditions. Vavuniya sees daytime temperatures near 35°C (95°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

In Vavuniya, the average daytime high in May is 35°C (95°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

May is on the drier side in Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka. Vavuniya averages only about 79 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Vavuniya, May may not be the ideal time to visit Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and February offering mostly tolerable weather in Vavuniya. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.

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