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Welisara weather in May (Gampaha District, Sri Lanka)

Wondering what the weather is like in Welisara during May? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

In May, Welisara usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 31°C, while night temperatures can drop to 26°C. Note that these temperatures are average, but some days may be hotter. Dress in cool, breathable fabrics to stay comfortable in the heat.

Precipitation

Welisara in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 280 mm for the month. Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 13 days with rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 202 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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

 

Welisara, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 45%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 280 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
HumidityHumidity 77% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 202 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (15 KM, 9 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. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Swimming
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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