Sri LankaThe weather in May in Periya Arichchal
It's hot in May in Periya Arichchal 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 25°C and 27°C.
Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Periya Arichchal. 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 Periya Arichchal, 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 2019, Periya Arichchal reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 23°C to a highest value of 29°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 352 mm of precipitation, spread over 26 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in May for Periya Arichchal
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Periya Arichchal. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Periya Arichchal | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 25°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 352 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 26 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Periya Arichchal with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 26°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 33°C, with nights around 27°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Periya Arichchal is around 33°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 Periya Arichchal, 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 Periya Arichchal
Temperature in May in Periya Arichchal over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Periya Arichchal, 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 Periya Arichchal
Total precipitation in May in Periya Arichchal over the years
Daily UV index in May in Periya Arichchal
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Periya Arichchal, 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 Periya Arichchal by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Periya Arichchal. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.