Weather in May 2025

Sri Lanka weather in May 2025

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The average weather in Sri Lanka in May

The temperatures in Sri Lanka during May are extremely high, between 27°C and hot as 30°C, drinking water regularly is advisable.

There’s going to be many days of rain during the month of May in Sri Lanka.

Sri Lanka should expect an average of 15 to 22 days of rain, so be sure to bring along a waterproof jacket to stay dry this month!

Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Sri Lanka in May 2025.

If you’re planning to visit Sri Lanka in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Sri Lanka before you arrive.

Temperatures
30° / 27°
Rainy Days
18
Snowy Days
0
Dry Days
13
Rainfall
637
mm
Sun Hours
10.2
Hrs

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Sri Lanka annual weather

Month Temperatures Rainy Days Dry Days Snowy Days Rainfall Weather More details
January 31° / 24° 5 26 0 69 mm
Good
February 32° / 24° 5 23 0 71 mm
Good
March 32° / 26° 9 22 0 135 mm
Ok
April 32° / 27° 13 17 0 246 mm
Ok
May 30° / 27° 18 13 0 637 mm
Ok
June 29° / 26° 21 9 0 736 mm
Ok
July 29° / 26° 20 11 0 595 mm
Ok
August 29° / 26° 20 11 0 608 mm
Ok
September 29° / 26° 15 15 0 475 mm
Ok
October 30° / 26° 15 16 0 383 mm
Ok
November 30° / 25° 14 16 0 300 mm
Ok
December 30° / 25° 9 22 0 159 mm
Ok

Weather in Sri Lanka in May - FAQ

What is the average temperature in Sri Lanka in May?
The average temperature in Sri Lanka in May is 27/30° C.
What is the chance of rain in Sri Lanka in May?
On average, there are 18 rainy days in Sri Lanka during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Sri Lanka?
The weather in Sri Lanka in May is ok.
Can it snow in Sri Lanka in May?
On average, there are 0 snowy days in Sri Lanka in May.
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