The weather in May in Elephant Island

It's hot in May in Elephant Island with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Elephant Island. 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 Elephant Island, 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 34°C in 2020, Elephant Island reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2018. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 4°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 567 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Elephant Island

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

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33° / 27°

2

33° / 26°

3

32° / 26°

4

33° / 25°

5

32° / 25°

6

32° / 24°

7

33° / 24°

8

33° / 26°

9

32° / 26°

10

32° / 25°

11

32° / 25°

12

32° / 25°

13

32° / 26°

14

32° / 25°

15

32° / 24°

16

32° / 27°

17

32° / 25°

18

32° / 26°

19

32° / 26°

20

32° / 25°

21

32° / 26°

22

32° / 26°

23

32° / 26°

24

31° / 26°

25

31° / 26°

26

31° / 27°

27

32° / 26°

28

32° / 27°

29

32° / 27°

30

32° / 27°

31

31° / 27°

Start of May

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

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Elephant Island is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 Elephant Island, 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 Elephant Island

Temperature in May in Elephant Island over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Elephant Island, 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 Elephant Island

Total precipitation in May in Elephant Island over the years

Daily UV index in May in Elephant Island

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Elephant Island, 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 Elephant Island by month

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