Ulapane weather in May (Sri Lanka)

Is May a good time to explore Ulapane weather-wise? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Ulapane includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 28°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 21°C.

Precipitation

Ulapane in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 229 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 103 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Ulapane, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 39%  

Precipitation 229 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (23 KM, 14 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Ulapane.

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