Sri LankaThe weather in May in Palaitivu
It's hot in May in Palaitivu 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 28°C and 29°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Palaitivu. 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 Palaitivu, 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 2016, Palaitivu reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 24°C to a highest value of 31°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 157 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 5 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Palaitivu
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Palaitivu. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Palaitivu | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 28°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 157 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 17 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Palaitivu with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 28°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 33°C, with nights around 29°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 Palaitivu is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 29°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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 Palaitivu, 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 Palaitivu
Temperature in May in Palaitivu over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Palaitivu, 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 Palaitivu
Total precipitation in May in Palaitivu over the years
Daily UV index in May in Palaitivu
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Palaitivu, 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 Palaitivu by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Palaitivu. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.