Ella in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Ella in may 2025
The weather in Ella 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
very bad weather UV index: 6
Weather at 6am
76°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
26%
25%
8%
Weather at 12pm
81°F
Heavy rain
57% of time
35%
5%
3%
Weather at 6pm
72°F
Moderate rain at times
54% of time
21%
12%
10%
Weather at 3am
68°F
37%
20%
17%
17%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Ella in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Ella in may.
The climate of Ella in may is very bad
In may in Ella, the climate is wet (with 22.3in of rainfall over 24 days). The weather is better from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 21.8in of rainfall over 21 days.
The climate quite enjoyable here may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 83°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 74°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Ella is 79°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Ella in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 59°F in 2021.
On average, in Ella, the days of may last 12:26. The sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 18:15.
May: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in may, there are destinations with better weather than Ella:
In may, Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Dambulla and Kurunegala have good weather.
Finally, Kandy, Chilaw, Negombo, Gampola and Kuliyapitiya have a tolerable climate, but better than Ella.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Ella in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 88°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 59°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 4 day(s) (13%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 9km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 74°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 22.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 24 day(s) (77%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 87% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.59km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 6 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:49 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:15 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:26 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Ella in may 2024:
74°F to 94°F
74°F to 95°F
74°F to 95°F
76°F to 94°F
74°F to 95°F
74°F to 95°F
74°F to 94°F
74°F to 94°F
74°F to 92°F
74°F to 88°F
72°F to 88°F
72°F to 81°F
74°F to 86°F
72°F to 86°F
72°F to 88°F
74°F to 81°F
72°F to 81°F
72°F to 81°F
70°F to 74°F
72°F to 76°F
74°F to 79°F
74°F to 79°F
74°F to 77°F
74°F to 76°F
74°F to 76°F
72°F to 79°F
74°F to 83°F
72°F to 83°F
74°F to 81°F
74°F to 77°F
76°F to 90°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may
Cities near Ella:
| Haputale in may | very bad weather |
| Horton Plains National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Nuwara Eliya in may | very bad weather |
| Hatton in may | very bad weather |
| Adam’s peak in may | very bad weather |
| Gampola in may | tolerable weather |
| Kandy in may | tolerable weather |
| Sinharaja in may | very bad weather |
| Udawalawe National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Yala National Park in may | good weather |
| Hambantota in may | good weather |
| Matale in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Ella
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Weather data for Ella in may:
Weather data for Ella for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Ella. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Ella 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 Ella.