Welimada weather in May (Badulla District, Sri Lanka)

Is Welimada a good destination in May, weather-wise? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Welimada includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. You can expect daytime temperatures to reach around 30°C, while the nights will see a decline to about 21°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Welimada in May usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January, February, March, June, July and September typically offer the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Welimada, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 87% *  

Sunshine 103 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (34 KM, 21 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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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

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