Galle in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Galle in may 2025
The weather in Galle in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
85°F
Moderate rain at times
45% of time
28%
19%
5%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
48% of time
29%
16%
5%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
41% of time
32%
16%
8%
Weather at 3am
83°F
39%
33%
16%
9%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Galle in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Galle in may.
The climate of Galle in may is very bad
In may in Galle, the climate is wet (with 25.9in of precipitation over 23 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 10.7in of precipitation over 17 days.
The climate pleasant in that area the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 86°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 83°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Galle is 85°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Galle in may with a maximum record of 92°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 68°F in 2021. You You can hope to have about 19 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 61 of time.
Day length in Galle in may is 12:23. The sun rises at 05:54 and sunset is at 18:17.
May: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in may, there are destinations with better weather than Galle:
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 Galle.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Galle in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 92°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 68°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 19 day(s) (61%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 82°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 87°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 21km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 25.9in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 23 day(s) (74%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.7in (2013) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 81% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.4km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 50% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:54 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:23 | ||||
| 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 Galle in may 2024:
83°F to 86°F
83°F to 88°F
85°F to 88°F
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83°F to 86°F
83°F to 88°F
83°F to 86°F
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83°F to 85°F
79°F to 83°F
81°F to 86°F
81°F to 86°F
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81°F to 85°F
83°F to 86°F
81°F to 83°F
81°F to 83°F
81°F to 83°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 81°F
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83°F to 85°F
83°F to 85°F
83°F to 86°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may
Cities near Galle:
| Hikkaduwa in may | very bad weather |
| Weligama in may | good weather |
| Ambalangoda in may | very bad weather |
| Mirissa in may | good weather |
| Matara in may | good weather |
| Neluwa in may | very bad weather |
| Bentota in may | very bad weather |
| Udawalawe National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Sinharaja in may | very bad weather |
| Unakuruwa Beach in may | good weather |
| Tangalle in may | good weather |
| Kalutara in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Galle
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Weather data for Galle in may:
Weather data for Galle for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Galle. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Galle 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 Galle.