Kandy Weather in May
Sri Lanka · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high29°C (84°F)
Avg low22°C (72°F)
Rainfall147 mm (5.8 in)
RatingPoor 3.2/10
Expect hot days in Kandy in May: the average high is 29°C (84°F) and the average low is 22°C (72°F). The month is wet, with about 147 mm (5.8 in) of rain spread over 19 days. Humidity averages 84%, so it feels sticky and hotter than the thermometer suggests. You get roughly 12.3 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Kandy?
May is not the best time to visit Kandy (3.2/10) mainly because of the rain. The weather is much better in February.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 29°C (84°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 22°C (72°F) |
| Daily mean | 25°C (77°F) |
| Rainfall | 147 mm (5.8 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 19 |
| Humidity | 84% |
| Cloud cover | 75% |
| Daylight | 12.3 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 3.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.8 km/h |
| vs April | 1°C cooler than April, with 18 mm less rain. |
What to pack for Kandy in May
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Kandy weather in other months
Jan26°C / 18°C136 mmFairFeb28°C / 18°C97 mmGoodMar30°C / 20°C102 mmFairApr30°C / 22°C165 mmPoorMay29°C / 22°C147 mmPoorJun28°C / 22°C71 mmFairJul28°C / 22°C68 mmFairAug29°C / 22°C87 mmFairSep29°C / 22°C107 mmPoorOct28°C / 21°C250 mmPoorNov27°C / 20°C316 mmPoorDec26°C / 19°C259 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit KandyJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Colombo30°C · 253 mm
- Galle29°C · 264 mm
- Tirunelveli32°C · 124 mm
- Madurai36°C · 91 mm
- Tiruchirappalli37°C · 76 mm
- Teni33°C · 114 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.