Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Kandy with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kandy in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kandy with hot temperatures, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights close to 22°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kandy will be around 30°C, with nights close to 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 272 mm of precipitation, spread over 20 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance this month is 65% per day. Though that seems frequent, there are also a few days with lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Kandy. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kandy in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
30°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
31°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
29°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
272 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
20 days | 8 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Kandy?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Kandy. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Kandy in May
With 34°C, Kandy hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 15°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kandy
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Kandy, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Weather experiences in May in Kandy
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Daily Precipitation in May in Kandy
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kandy, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 20 days of rain in Kandy.
Daily UV Index in May in Kandy
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kandy, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Kandy Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kandy, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Kandy Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kandy, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Kandy
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Weather experiences in May in Kandy
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Average Weather in Kandy by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kandy. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
