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Udawalawe weather in May (Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka)

Thinking of visiting Udawalawe in May? Check the weather first! Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Udawalawe includes very high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 24°C at night. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Udawalawe in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 144 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 11 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 240 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Udawalawe.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days June, July and August typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Udawalawe climate page with graphs.

 

Udawalawe, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 24°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 35%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 144 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 78% *  
SunshineSunshine 240 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Hambantota, Sri Lanka (48 KM, 30 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in May

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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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).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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