Nuwara Eliya Weather in May

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

The climate in Nuwara Eliya during May can be summarized as mild and wet.

May is in the spring in Nuwara Eliya and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.

Nuwara Eliya weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 22.1°C 71.7°F
Nightly temperature 13.8°C 56.8°F
Average temperature 17.9°C 64.2°F
Daily sunshine 4.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 161 mm 6.3 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 29.4°C 84.9°F
Humidity 83%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Nuwara Eliya with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya average temperature in May

May rainfall

Nuwara Eliya average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya in May 2024.

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Nuwara Eliya weather stats

Nuwara Eliya weather statistics
Hottest month: May 21.9°C 71.4°F
Driest month: March 86mm 3.4ins
Sunniest month: March 7.4hrs
Coldest month: January 20.4°C 68.7°F
Wettest month: October 258mm 10.2ins
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