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Vavuniya weather in May (Vavuniya District, Sri Lanka)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Vavuniya during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, Vavuniya typically experiences extremely high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 35°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 26°C. The average temperatures are warm, but some days will be hotter. Make sure to dress in light, breathable clothing and drink plenty of water.

Precipitation

Vavuniya in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 79 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 5 days this month are expected to have rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January and February typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, April and November tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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Vavuniya, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 35°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 79 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  

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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In May generally
unpleasant weather
with extremely high temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Vavuniya's climate page.

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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