Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Nilaveli, Sri Lanka in May
Weather score69Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
49mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
69
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 49mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h 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 Nilaveli, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May35°C average high
May is one of Nilaveli's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May49mm average rain
May is one of Nilaveli's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.2 hours average sun
May sits close to Nilaveli's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is one of Nilaveli's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to July and October
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May69 weather score
May sits close to Nilaveli's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
