Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
69°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Nuwara Eliya
Sri Lanka · Asia
Mild days and some sun. Storm-season showers are the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
69°F
Lows around 58°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 28 wet days, the highest monthly average.
90%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.4 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
ComfortableMay
Easy airWarm air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 67° and nights feel near 59°.
ColdCoolComfortableNight hours
Clear sky
Overcast skies this month.
15%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 66°F, easing to about 63°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain38%
Cloud79%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday68°F
Rain87%
Cloud82%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon66°F
Rain88%
Cloud86%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening63°F
Rain38%
Cloud85%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 66 | 53 | 5.5 | 15 | 10.0 | 85 |
| Feb | 68 | 53 | 4.1 | 12 | 10.7 | 81 |
| Mar | 71 | 54 | 4.7 | 14 | 10.9 | 78 |
| Apr | 71 | 56 | 10.0 | 22 | 10.1 | 85 |
| May | 69 | 58 | 8.9 | 28 | 10.4 | 87 |
| Jun | 68 | 58 | 6.3 | 26 | 10.6 | 86 |
| Jul | 67 | 57 | 7.1 | 27 | 10.6 | 85 |
| Aug | 68 | 57 | 7.3 | 27 | 10.5 | 85 |
| Sep | 68 | 56 | 8.8 | 26 | 10.0 | 86 |
| Oct | 67 | 56 | 14.6 | 27 | 9.1 | 88 |
| Nov | 67 | 55 | 14.2 | 25 | 8.4 | 89 |
| Dec | 65 | 55 | 9.2 | 21 | 8.6 | 88 |
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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