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Weligama weather in May (Galle District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Weligama in May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During May, Weligama usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 30°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 26°C. Keep in mind, these temperatures are averages, and some days might be even warmer. Dress suitably to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Weligama in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 256 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 200 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Weligama.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Weligama. January, February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Weligama, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 256 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
SunshineSunshine 200 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Galle, Sri Lanka (24 KM, 15 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
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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