Anuradhapura in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Anuradhapura in may 2025
The weather in Anuradhapura in may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
85°F
Partly Cloudy
44% of time
23%
16%
14%
Weather at 12pm
92°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
28%
17%
15%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Clear/Sunny
35% of time
28%
24%
9%
Weather at 3am
79°F
49%
17%
16%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Anuradhapura in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Anuradhapura in may.
The climate of Anuradhapura in may is good
the weather in Anuradhapura in may is wet (with 6.2in of rainfall over 9 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 8.9in of rainfall over 14 days.
The climate is very warm in that area the month of may. Temperatures are up to 94°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 85°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Anuradhapura is 88°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Anuradhapura in the month of may with a maximum record of 99°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 77°F in 2009. You can expect to have 86°F or more across the month.
Day length in Anuradhapura in may is 12:30. The sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 18:20.
With a good weather, this month is recommended to go in Anuradhapura.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Anuradhapura in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 94°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 99°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 77°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 30 day(s) (97%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 25km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 6.2in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (29%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 3.3in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 76% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.46km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 40% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:50 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:20 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:30 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Anuradhapura in may 2024:
79°F to 95°F
79°F to 101°F
79°F to 99°F
81°F to 95°F
81°F to 99°F
79°F to 95°F
79°F to 94°F
77°F to 97°F
77°F to 95°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 92°F
79°F to 90°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 92°F
77°F to 86°F
76°F to 83°F
77°F to 83°F
76°F to 77°F
76°F to 83°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 83°F
77°F to 81°F
77°F to 79°F
79°F to 83°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 88°F
79°F to 86°F
79°F to 94°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may
Cities near Anuradhapura:
| Wilpattu National Park in may | good weather |
| Vavuniya in may | good weather |
| Dambulla in may | good weather |
| Puttalam in may | good weather |
| Kalpitiya in may | good weather |
| Polonnaruwa in may | good weather |
| Kurunegala in may | good weather |
| Kallara beach (Thiriyai) in may | good weather |
| Uppuveli in may | good weather |
| Trincomalee in may | good weather |
| Arisimale Beach in may | good weather |
| Matale in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Anuradhapura in may:
Weather data for Anuradhapura for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Anuradhapura. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Anuradhapura can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Anuradhapura.