Climate Comparison

Colombo vs Chennai in May

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Colombo versus Chennai weather metrics for May
Climate MetricColomboSri LankaChennaiIndiaBest
VerdictMore trade-offsSome trade-offs
Avg high temp87°F94°F
How it feelsVery humidVery humid
Rain days295
Sunshine6.5h9.0h
Sea temp86°F87°F

Annual Comparison

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

70°80°90°100°110°JFMAMJJASOND87°94°
  • Colombo
  • Chennai

Avg. high temperature (°F)

Typical daytime high you can expect.

70°80°90°100°110°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec87°94°
  • Colombo
  • Chennai

Precipitation (in)

0.05.01015JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec101.7
  • Colombo
  • Chennai

Sunshine hours (h/day)

0.02.04.06.08.010.012.0JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec6.59.0
  • Colombo
  • Chennai

Air feel (%)

Share of time the air feels humid or very humid.

0%5%10%JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
  • Colombo
  • Chennai

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