Sri LankaThe weather in May in Palukamam
It's hot in May in Palukamam with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 34°C to a high of 36°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Palukamam. 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 Palukamam, 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 39°C in 2019, Palukamam 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 22°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 115 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in May for Palukamam
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Palukamam. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Palukamam | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 34°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 36°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 26°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 115 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 13 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Palukamam with hot temps, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 35°C, with nights around 27°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Palukamam is around 35°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°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 Palukamam, 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 Palukamam
Temperature in May in Palukamam over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Palukamam, 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 Palukamam
Total precipitation in May in Palukamam over the years
Daily UV index in May in Palukamam
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Palukamam, 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 Palukamam by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Palukamam. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.