Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
88°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Yala National Park
Sri Lanka · Asia
Hot days and some sun. Humid air is the main drawback.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
88°F
Lows around 78°F
Rain
Frequent rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Rain is frequent. About 16 wet days this month.
52%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
10.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very humid air is a major factor this month.
76%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 81°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
23%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
May's typical breeze keeps the air from feeling as stagnant.
12 mphMay Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 86°F, easing to about 83°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning84°F
Feels 87°F
Rain9%
Cloud71%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday88°F
Feels 90°F
Rain25%
Cloud70%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon86°F
Feels 88°F
Rain36%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening82°F
Feels 85°F
Rain13%
Cloud71%
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 | 73 | 7.6 | 18 | 10.0 | 80 |
| Feb | 84 | 73 | 2.5 | 9 | 10.7 | 79 |
| Mar | 85 | 74 | 4.2 | 17 | 11.0 | 78 |
| Apr | 87 | 76 | 4.9 | 21 | 10.5 | 81 |
| May | 88 | 78 | 3.5 | 16 | 10.9 | 77 |
| Jun | 90 | 78 | 0.7 | 4 | 10.9 | 71 |
| Jul | 91 | 78 | 1.2 | 6 | 11.0 | 68 |
| Aug | 90 | 77 | 1.4 | 6 | 10.9 | 69 |
| Sep | 89 | 77 | 1.9 | 9 | 10.6 | 72 |
| Oct | 87 | 76 | 6.5 | 20 | 9.9 | 78 |
| Nov | 84 | 74 | 13.6 | 25 | 9.1 | 84 |
| Dec | 83 | 74 | 6.7 | 18 | 8.8 | 83 |
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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