Anuradhapura Weather in May

What's the weather like in Anuradhapura (North Central) in May 2024?

The climate in Anuradhapura during May can be summarized as very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

May is in the spring in Anuradhapura and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

Anuradhapura weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.8°C 91°F
Nightly temperature 25.4°C 77.7°F
Average temperature 29.1°C 84.4°F
Daily sunshine 7.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 80 mm 3.1 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 29.8°C 85.7°F
Humidity 73%
Windspeed 12.6kph 8 mph

On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Anuradhapura with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Anuradhapura

Anuradhapura average temperature in May

May rainfall

Anuradhapura average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Anuradhapura average rain in May

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Anuradhapura in May 2024.

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Anuradhapura weather stats

Anuradhapura weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: June 11mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: March 9.1hrs
Coldest month: January 28.9°C 84°F
Wettest month: November 261mm 10.3ins
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