The weather in May in Moragaspitiya
It's hot in May in Moragaspitiya with an average temperature of 30°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 29°C to a high of 31°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 21°C and 22°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Moragaspitiya. 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 Moragaspitiya, 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, Moragaspitiya reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 22°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 15°C to a highest value of 25°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 272 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Moragaspitiya
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Moragaspitiya. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
Moragaspitiya | New York | |
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Average temperature | 30°C | 22°C |
Max. temperature | 31°C | 28°C |
Min. temperature | 21°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 272 mm | 105 mm |
Rainy days | 26 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Moragaspitiya with hot temps, averaging around 31°C during the day and nights around 22°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 30°C, with nights around 22°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Moragaspitiya is around 30°C, while nighttime temps are about 22°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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 Moragaspitiya, 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 Moragaspitiya
Temperature in May in Moragaspitiya over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Moragaspitiya, 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 Moragaspitiya
Total precipitation in May in Moragaspitiya over the years
Daily UV index in May in Moragaspitiya
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Moragaspitiya, 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 Moragaspitiya by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Moragaspitiya. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.