Best time to visit Sri Lanka in May
May is a less ideal time to visit Sri Lanka — the country-average travel-comfort score is 53/100. The best months are February, January, March.
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Weather in Sri Lanka in May
Typical weather across Sri Lanka in May: average high 29.7°C, low 25.4°C, about 439.5 mm of rain, and 8.3 hours of sunshine per day. Among Sri Lanka's cities, Colombo has the best weather in May (score 53/100, May climate details).
| Metric | Sri Lanka avg | Best city (Colombo) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 53 | 53 |
| High / Low | 29.7° / 25.4° | 29.7° / 25.4° |
| Precipitation | 439.5 mm | 2197.6 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.3 | 8.3 |
Is May recommended?
May is not the best month to visit Sri Lanka. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Sri Lanka.
When to visit Sri Lanka in other months
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