Temperatures in May
It's warm in May in Nuwara Eliya with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 26°C to a high of 28°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 16°C and 18°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Nuwara Eliya 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 Nuwara Eliya with hot temperatures, averaging around 27°C during the day and nights close to 17°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Since temperatures can differ between day and night, it’s a good idea to dress in layers.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 27°C, with nights close to 18°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
Temperatures vary between day and night, so it’s smart to wear layers.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Nuwara Eliya will be around 27°C, with nights close to 18°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
As it gets cooler in the evening, it’s best to wear layers.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 255 mm of precipitation, spread over 23 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
There’s an average 74% chance of precipitation per day this month. 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 Nuwara Eliya. 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.
Nuwara Eliya in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
28°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
26°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
255 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
23 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 Nuwara Eliya?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Nuwara Eliya. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Nuwara Eliya in May
With 32°C, Nuwara Eliya hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2016. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 9°C to a high of 20°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Nuwara Eliya
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Nuwara Eliya, 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.
Daily Precipitation in May in Nuwara Eliya
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Nuwara Eliya, 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 23 days of rain in Nuwara Eliya.
Daily UV Index in May in Nuwara Eliya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Nuwara Eliya, 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 Nuwara Eliya Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Nuwara Eliya, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Nuwara Eliya Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Nuwara Eliya, 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 Nuwara Eliya
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