Dambulla Weather in May
What's the weather like in Dambulla (Central) in May 2024?
The climate in Dambulla during May can be summarized as very hot, humid and damp.
May is in the spring in Dambulla and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 32.1°C 89.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 24.3°C 75.7°F |
| Average temperature | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 111 mm 4.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 29.6°C 85.2°F |
| Humidity | 75% |
| Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Dambulla with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Dambulla
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
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 Dambulla in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Dambulla weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 31.9°C 89.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 61mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29°C 84.2°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 289mm 11.4ins |
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