Polonnaruwa Weather in May

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

The climate in Polonnaruwa during May can be summarized as very hot, humid and a little damp.

May is in the spring in Polonnaruwa and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

Polonnaruwa weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.8°C 91°F
Nightly temperature 25°C 77°F
Average temperature 28.9°C 84°F
Daily sunshine 7.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 91 mm 3.6 ins
Rainy days 8 days
Sea temperature 29.8°C 85.6°F
Humidity 74%
Windspeed 13kph 8 mph

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 91mm 3.6 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

May temperatures in Polonnaruwa

Polonnaruwa average temperature in May

May rainfall

Polonnaruwa average rain in May

May hourly sunshine

Polonnaruwa 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 Polonnaruwa in May 2024.

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Polonnaruwa weather stats

Polonnaruwa weather statistics
Hottest month: May 32.6°C 90.7°F
Driest month: June 54mm 2.1ins
Sunniest month: March 9hrs
Coldest month: January 28.9°C 84°F
Wettest month: November 309mm 12.2ins
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