The weather in May in Matara

It's hot in May in Matara with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Matara. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Matara, Philippines. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 36°C in 2023, Matara reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 21°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 152 mm of precipitation, spread over 16 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.

Daily weather in May for Matara

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Matara. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

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32° / 26°

2

33° / 27°

3

32° / 27°

4

33° / 27°

5

32° / 27°

6

33° / 27°

7

33° / 27°

8

33° / 27°

9

33° / 27°

10

33° / 27°

11

33° / 27°

12

33° / 27°

13

33° / 27°

14

33° / 27°

15

33° / 27°

16

33° / 27°

17

34° / 27°

18

33° / 27°

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33° / 27°

20

33° / 27°

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33° / 27°

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33° / 27°

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33° / 27°

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33° / 27°

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33° / 27°

26

33° / 27°

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34° / 27°

28

33° / 27°

29

34° / 27°

30

33° / 27°

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33° / 27°

Start of May

The month of May starts in Matara with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 27°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 27°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Matara is around 34°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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.

The typhoon season in Matara runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in Matara, Philippines. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in Matara

Temperature in May in Matara over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Matara, Philippines. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in Matara

Total precipitation in May in Matara over the years

Daily UV index in May in Matara

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Matara, 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.

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Average weather in Matara by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Matara. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.