Kurunegala Weather in May
What's the weather like in Kurunegala (North Western) in May 2024?
The climate in Kurunegala during May can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
May is in the spring in Kurunegala and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.4°C 88.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23.7°C 74.6°F |
| Average temperature | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 194 mm 7.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 11 days |
| Sea temperature | 29.6°C 85.2°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 11.9kph 7 mph |
On average May is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kurunegala with around 194mm 7.6 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 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Kurunegala
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 Kurunegala in May 2024.
Other monthly averages
Kurunegala weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 32.4°C 90.3°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 62mm 2.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.7°C 85.5°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 337mm 13.3ins |
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