Puttalam in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Puttalam in may 2025
The weather in Puttalam in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
86°F
Moderate rain at times
36% of time
33%
12%
9%
Weather at 12pm
88°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
29%
13%
12%
Weather at 6pm
85°F
Partly Cloudy
32% of time
24%
24%
9%
Weather at 3am
83°F
32%
27%
23%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Puttalam in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Puttalam in may.
The climate of Puttalam in may is good
In may in Puttalam, the climate is wet (with 8.7in of precipitation over 11 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 6.1in of precipitation over 10 days.
The climate is very warm in that locality the month of may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 90°F. The minimum is 85°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Puttalam is 88°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Puttalam in may with a maximum record of 94°F in 2016 and a minimum record of 72°F in 2021. You can expect to have 86°F or more throughout the month.
On this month of may, day length in Puttalam is generally 12:28. The sun rises at 05:53 and sunset is at 18:21.
With proper weather, this month is okay (but not the best) to go in Puttalam.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Puttalam in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements of the last years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 94°F (2016) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 72°F (2021) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 29 day(s) (94%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 84°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 87°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 29km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 85°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 8.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 12.7in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 78% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.43km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 46% | ||||
| UV index | 7 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:53 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:21 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:28 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Puttalam in may 2024:
83°F to 88°F
83°F to 90°F
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81°F to 86°F
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Map: other cities in Sri Lanka in may
Cities near Puttalam:
| Kalpitiya in may | good weather |
| Wilpattu National Park in may | good weather |
| Chilaw in may | tolerable weather |
| Kuliyapitiya in may | tolerable weather |
| Anuradhapura in may | good weather |
| Kurunegala in may | good weather |
| Negombo in may | tolerable weather |
| Dambulla in may | good weather |
| Matale in may | good weather |
| Vavuniya in may | good weather |
| Mannar Island in may | good weather |
| Kandy in may | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Puttalam
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Weather data for Puttalam in may:
Weather data for Puttalam for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Puttalam. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Puttalam 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 Puttalam.