Sri Lanka in May: weather, sea & travel advice
Sri Lanka in May is especially suited to beach holidays. Days are around 29 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 17 rainy days it is very wet.
Sri Lanka · MayPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Day
- 29 °C
- Night
- 26 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days
- 17 rainy days
- Sun
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 86 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachGood70/100
City breakLimited59/100
ActiveUnsuitable40/100
FamilyLimited62/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 29 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)
To consider
- Higher chance of rain (about 17 rainy days)
- High humidity (86 %)
All months at a glance
29J
29F
30M
29A
29M
28J
28J
28A
28S
28O
28N
28D
8J
6F
9M
14A
17M
13J
10J
11A
14S
16O
14N
11D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sri Lanka in May?
Daytime highs average around 29 °C, with nights around 26 °C.
Can you swim in Sri Lanka in May?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in May?
On the long-term average, expect about 17 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.