The weather in May in Ella

It's hot in May in Ella 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 21°C and 23°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Ella. 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 Ella, 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 36°C in 2020, Ella reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2023. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 13°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 440 mm of precipitation, spread over 30 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Ella

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

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32° / 22°

2

33° / 22°

3

32° / 21°

4

32° / 22°

5

32° / 22°

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32° / 22°

7

32° / 22°

8

32° / 22°

9

32° / 22°

10

31° / 22°

11

31° / 22°

12

32° / 22°

13

32° / 22°

14

32° / 23°

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32° / 22°

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32° / 23°

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32° / 23°

18

32° / 22°

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32° / 22°

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32° / 23°

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32° / 23°

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32° / 22°

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32° / 22°

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32° / 22°

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31° / 22°

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32° / 22°

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32° / 23°

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32° / 23°

29

32° / 23°

30

32° / 23°

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31° / 23°

Start of May

The month of May starts in Ella with hot temps, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights around 22°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 32°C, with nights around 23°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Ella is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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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 Ella, 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 Ella

Temperature in May in Ella over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Ella, 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 Ella

Total precipitation in May in Ella over the years

Daily UV index in May in Ella

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

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