Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka in May
Weather score66Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 110mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
110mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
66
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 110mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsFebruary to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May110mm average rain
May sits near Kalpitiya's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.8 hours average sun
May is below Kalpitiya's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to March
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaMarch to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May66 weather score
May sits close to Kalpitiya's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and July to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
