Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
90°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Udawalawe National Park
Sri Lanka · Asia
Humid air is the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
90°F
Lows around 77°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
10.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days. About 19 wet days, more than in most months.
61%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.6 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
64%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 93° and nights feel near 83°.
ComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
22%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
8 mphMay Light breeze
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
Morning85°F
Feels 91°F
Rain10%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday90°F
Feels 94°F
Rain40%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon87°F
Feels 92°F
Rain42%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 88°F
Rain14%
Cloud73%
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 | 86 | 70 | 6.6 | 13 | 10.3 | 79 |
| Feb | 89 | 70 | 1.7 | 6 | 10.9 | 75 |
| Mar | 90 | 72 | 4.2 | 16 | 11.0 | 75 |
| Apr | 91 | 74 | 6.3 | 20 | 10.3 | 80 |
| May | 90 | 77 | 5.5 | 19 | 10.6 | 77 |
| Jun | 92 | 77 | 1.5 | 7 | 10.8 | 71 |
| Jul | 93 | 77 | 2.3 | 8 | 10.9 | 68 |
| Aug | 93 | 76 | 2.3 | 8 | 10.8 | 69 |
| Sep | 91 | 76 | 2.7 | 10 | 10.4 | 71 |
| Oct | 89 | 74 | 9.1 | 20 | 9.7 | 78 |
| Nov | 86 | 73 | 15.9 | 25 | 8.9 | 85 |
| Dec | 86 | 71 | 7.1 | 15 | 9.1 | 84 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology