Peliyagoda Weather in May

What's the weather like in Peliyagoda (Western) in May 2024?

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

May is in the spring in Peliyagoda and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

Peliyagoda weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 31.1°C 87.9°F
Nightly temperature 25.4°C 77.6°F
Average temperature 28.2°C 82.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 382 mm 15 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 29.2°C 84.6°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average May is the wettest month of the year in Peliyagoda with around 382mm 15 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 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 Peliyagoda

Peliyagoda average temperature in May

May rainfall

Peliyagoda average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Peliyagoda 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 Peliyagoda in May 2024.

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Peliyagoda weather stats

Peliyagoda weather statistics
Hottest month: May 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: January 55mm 2.2ins
Sunniest month: March 9.2hrs
Coldest month: December 30.1°C 86.2°F
Wettest month: May 382mm 15ins
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