Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
86°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kandy
Sri Lanka · South Asia
Hot afternoons and some sun. Storm-season showers and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 74°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 20 wet days, more than in most months.
65%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
88%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 81°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
5 mphMay Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning82°F
Feels 88°F
Rain16%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday86°F
Feels 91°F
Rain60%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 88°F
Rain62%
Cloud79%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening79°F
Feels 86°F
Rain20%
Cloud77%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 68 | 5.0 | 15 | 9.7 | 87 |
| Feb | 82 | 68 | 3.4 | 12 | 10.6 | 84 |
| Mar | 86 | 70 | 3.5 | 12 | 11.0 | 78 |
| Apr | 87 | 72 | 6.9 | 19 | 10.3 | 82 |
| May | 86 | 74 | 5.4 | 20 | 10.6 | 82 |
| Jun | 85 | 74 | 3.0 | 17 | 10.7 | 80 |
| Jul | 84 | 73 | 3.5 | 18 | 10.7 | 80 |
| Aug | 85 | 73 | 3.7 | 18 | 10.7 | 80 |
| Sep | 85 | 72 | 4.7 | 19 | 10.2 | 80 |
| Oct | 84 | 71 | 10.8 | 23 | 9.3 | 85 |
| Nov | 82 | 70 | 12.1 | 24 | 8.4 | 89 |
| Dec | 80 | 69 | 8.5 | 21 | 8.4 | 89 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology