Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
90°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Sigiriya
Sri Lanka · Asia
Hot days and some sun. Storm-season showers and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Mid to late
Daytime high
90°F
Lows around 76°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 9 wet days this month.
29%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
10.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
94%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 91° and nights feel near 80°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
27%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
May's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
10 mphMay Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 87°F, easing to about 82°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning84°F
Feels 86°F
Rain5%
Cloud74%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday89°F
Feels 91°F
Rain17%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 89°F
Rain30%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 86°F
Rain12%
Cloud72%
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 | 82 | 69 | 4.3 | 15 | 9.3 | 84 |
| Feb | 84 | 69 | 2.6 | 11 | 10.5 | 81 |
| Mar | 89 | 71 | 2.0 | 9 | 11.1 | 76 |
| Apr | 91 | 74 | 3.9 | 14 | 10.7 | 75 |
| May | 90 | 76 | 2.6 | 9 | 10.9 | 74 |
| Jun | 89 | 76 | 0.7 | 5 | 10.9 | 72 |
| Jul | 90 | 76 | 1.0 | 5 | 10.8 | 70 |
| Aug | 90 | 75 | 1.2 | 5 | 10.8 | 70 |
| Sep | 90 | 75 | 1.6 | 8 | 10.4 | 71 |
| Oct | 88 | 73 | 6.7 | 18 | 9.4 | 77 |
| Nov | 84 | 72 | 9.9 | 23 | 8.1 | 85 |
| Dec | 82 | 70 | 7.5 | 21 | 8.1 | 86 |
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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