Kandy Weather in May

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

The climate in Kandy during May can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.

May is in the spring in Kandy and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Kandy weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 28.8°C 83.8°F
Nightly temperature 21.2°C 70.2°F
Average temperature 25°C 77°F
Daily sunshine 6.3 hrs
Avg rainfall 164 mm 6.5 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 29.6°C 85.2°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 11.9kph 7 mph

On average May is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kandy with around 164mm 6.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Kandy

Kandy average temperature in May

May rainfall

Kandy average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Kandy 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 Kandy in May 2024.

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Kandy weather stats

Kandy weather statistics
Hottest month: April 30°C 86°F
Driest month: February 82mm 3.2ins
Sunniest month: March 8.6hrs
Coldest month: January 27.1°C 80.8°F
Wettest month: November 303mm 11.9ins
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