Horton Plains National Park in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Horton Plains National Park in may 2025
The weather in Horton Plains National Park in may comes from statistical datas on the past 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: 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 Horton Plains National Park in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Horton Plains National Park in may.
The climate of Horton Plains National Park in may is very bad
The weather in may in Horton Plains National Park is wet (with 22.3in of rainfall over 24 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 21.8in of rainfall over 21 days.
The climate quite pleasant in this location this month. Temperatures are up to 83°F. The seasonal minimum is 74°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Horton Plains National Park is 79°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Horton Plains National Park in the month of may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 59°F in 2021. You can expect to have about 4 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 13 of the month.
Day length in Horton Plains National Park in may is 12:26. The sun rises at 05:50 and sets at 18:16.
With a correct climate, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in this city.
May: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in may, there are destinations with better weather than Horton Plains National Park:
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 Horton Plains National Park.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Horton Plains National Park in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the last 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 | 05:50 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:16 | ||||
| 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 Horton Plains National Park in may 2024:
63°F to 86°F
59°F to 88°F
61°F to 85°F
61°F to 79°F
61°F to 83°F
67°F to 90°F
63°F to 81°F
63°F to 76°F
61°F to 77°F
63°F to 70°F
61°F to 81°F
67°F to 76°F
61°F to 83°F
70°F to 81°F
61°F to 72°F
61°F to 70°F
61°F to 74°F
63°F to 76°F
65°F to 72°F
65°F to 72°F
67°F to 77°F
68°F to 77°F
67°F to 74°F
63°F to 74°F
67°F to 74°F
65°F to 70°F
67°F to 76°F
63°F to 74°F
63°F to 76°F
70°F to 74°F
74°F to 88°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may
Cities near Horton Plains National Park:
| Haputale in may | very bad weather |
| Nuwara Eliya in may | very bad weather |
| Hatton in may | very bad weather |
| Ella in may | very bad weather |
| Adam’s peak in may | very bad weather |
| Gampola in may | tolerable weather |
| Udawalawe National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Sinharaja in may | very bad weather |
| Kandy in may | tolerable weather |
| Neluwa in may | very bad weather |
| Matale in may | good weather |
| Hambantota in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Horton Plains National Park
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Weather data for Horton Plains National Park in may:
Weather data for Horton Plains National Park for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Horton Plains National Park. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Horton Plains National Park 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 Horton Plains National Park.