The weather in May in Arugam Bay

It's hot in May in Arugam Bay with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 26°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Arugam Bay. 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 Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. 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 37°C in 2017, Arugam Bay reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Water temperature

The water temperature at Arugam Bay is 31°C this month. It’s really warm, perfect for a swim.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 109 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in May for Arugam Bay

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

May weather comparison

  Arugam Bay New York
Average temperature 34°C 22°C
Max. temperature 35°C 28°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 109 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 13 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Arugam Bay with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 26°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 26°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 Arugam Bay is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.

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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.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Arugam Bay

Temperature in May in Arugam Bay over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka. 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 Arugam Bay

Total precipitation in May in Arugam Bay over the years

Daily UV index in May in Arugam Bay

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Arugam Bay, 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 Arugam Bay by month

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