Nuwara Eliya in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Nuwara Eliya in may 2025
The weather in Nuwara Eliya in may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole 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 Nuwara Eliya in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Nuwara Eliya in may.
The climate of Nuwara Eliya in may is very bad
The climate in may in Nuwara Eliya is wet (with 22.3in of precipitation over 24 days). It should be noted an improvement from the previous month since in april it receives an average of 21.8in of rainfall over 21 days.
The climate quite enjoyable around this city this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 83°F. The minimum is 74°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Nuwara Eliya is 79°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Nuwara Eliya in may with a maximum record of 88°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 59°F in 2021. You can plan to have about 4 days with temperatures above 86°F, or 13 of time.
On this month of may, day length in Nuwara Eliya is generally 12:26. Sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset is at 18:16.
May: another location in Sri Lanka?
If you want to go to Sri Lanka in may, there are destinations with better weather than Nuwara Eliya:
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 Nuwara Eliya.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Nuwara Eliya in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month 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 Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya:
| Horton Plains National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Hatton in may | very bad weather |
| Haputale in may | very bad weather |
| Ella in may | very bad weather |
| Gampola in may | tolerable weather |
| Adam’s peak in may | very bad weather |
| Kandy in may | tolerable weather |
| Matale in may | good weather |
| Udawalawe National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Sinharaja in may | very bad weather |
| Kurunegala in may | good weather |
| Neluwa in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Nuwara Eliya
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Weather data for Nuwara Eliya in may:
Weather data for Nuwara Eliya for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Nuwara Eliya. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya.