Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka in May
Weather score68Good
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 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
88mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 88mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h 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 Wilpattu National Park, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May33°C average high
May is one of Wilpattu National Park'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
May88mm average rain
May sits near Wilpattu National Park's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and May 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 Wilpattu National Park's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May68 weather score
May sits close to Wilpattu National Park's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and June to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
