Kandy in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kandy in may 2025
The weather in Kandy in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics the entire month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Clear/Sunny
52% of time
23%
21%
4%
Weather at 12pm
86°F
Moderate rain at times
51% of time
35%
10%
4%
Weather at 6pm
77°F
Moderate rain at times
51% of time
29%
11%
9%
Weather at 3am
74°F
39%
26%
18%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kandy in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kandy in may.
The climate of Kandy in may is tolerable
The climate in may in Kandy is wet (with 14.3in of precipitation over 20 days). This is better than the previous month since in april it receives an average of 14.9in of rainfall over 20 days.
The climate pleasant in this city the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 88°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 79°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Kandy is 83°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kandy in may with a maximum record of 95°F in 2019 and a minimum record of 70°F in 2021. You You can hope to have about 21 days with temperatures up to 86°F, or 68 of the month.
In may in Kandy, the days on average last 12:27. Sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 18:17.
With proper weather, the month of may is okay (but not the best) to go in this locality.
Kandy: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Kandy. more information
May: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kandy:
In may, Anuradhapura, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Dambulla and Kurunegala have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kandy in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are generated from the weather statements of the past years of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 95°F (2019) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 70°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 79°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 14.3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (63%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 7.6in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 80% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.71km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 34% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:50 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:17 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:27 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kandy in may 2024:
72°F to 92°F
72°F to 95°F
72°F to 95°F
74°F to 94°F
72°F to 95°F
72°F to 95°F
72°F to 94°F
72°F to 92°F
72°F to 90°F
72°F to 86°F
72°F to 88°F
74°F to 81°F
74°F to 86°F
74°F to 88°F
72°F to 88°F
72°F to 79°F
70°F to 83°F
70°F to 79°F
68°F to 72°F
68°F to 74°F
70°F to 79°F
70°F to 79°F
70°F to 76°F
72°F to 77°F
70°F to 76°F
70°F to 79°F
70°F to 83°F
70°F to 83°F
72°F to 79°F
70°F to 77°F
74°F to 88°F
Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may
Cities near Kandy:
| Gampola in may | tolerable weather |
| Matale in may | good weather |
| Kurunegala in may | good weather |
| Nuwara Eliya in may | very bad weather |
| Hatton in may | very bad weather |
| Adam’s peak in may | very bad weather |
| Horton Plains National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Ella in may | very bad weather |
| Dambulla in may | good weather |
| Haputale in may | very bad weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in may | tolerable weather |
| Maduru Oya National Park in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Kandy
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Weather data for Kandy in may:
Weather data for Kandy for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kandy. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kandy 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 Kandy.