Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Batticaloa, Sri Lanka in May
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
50mm
Sun
6.6h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
69
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 50mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Batticaloa, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May is one of Batticaloa's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMarch to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May50mm average rain
May is one of Batticaloa's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.6 hours average sun
May is below Batticaloa's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is one of Batticaloa's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May69 weather score
May scores above Batticaloa's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsFebruary to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
