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Weather in Anuradhapura for May 2026

Your guide to Anuradhapura weather in May - trends and predictions

    Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Anuradhapura at the beginning of May is 33 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to moderately fall, reaching an average of 31.6 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Anuradhapura experiences heavy rainfall in May, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 71.8 mm.

Average dry days
7
Dry days
Average rainy days
24
Rainy days
Average snowy days
0
Snow days
Average temperatures
32°/25°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
24 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
77 %
Avg humidity

Anuradhapura Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Patchy rain possible
32°
2
Moderate or heavy rain shower
33°
3
Moderate rain at times
33°
4
Overcast
34°
5
Moderate or heavy rain shower
35°
6
Heavy rain at times
32°
7
Moderate or heavy rain shower
32°
8
Moderate rain at times
31°
9
Moderate or heavy rain shower
32°
10
Patchy rain possible
32°
11
Partly cloudy
32°
12
Cloudy
33°
13
Moderate rain at times
33°
14
Moderate or heavy rain shower
33°
15
Patchy rain possible
33°
16
Patchy rain possible
32°
17
Moderate or heavy rain shower
30°
18
Heavy rain at times
30°
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
31°
20
Patchy rain possible
30°
21
Patchy rain possible
32°
22
Patchy rain possible
33°
23
Patchy rain possible
33°
24
Moderate or heavy rain shower
32°
25
Patchy light rain
30°
26
Thundery outbreaks possible
32°
27
Light rain shower
32°
28
Patchy rain possible
32°
29
Patchy rain possible
31°
30
Light rain shower
31°
31
Patchy rain possible
33°

Temperatures trend during May in Anuradhapura

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Anuradhapura day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain UV More
1 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 32° /23° 1 mm 7
2 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 33° /24° 2.6 mm 7
3 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 33° /24° 1.7 mm 7
4 May Overcast
Overcast
 34° /24° 0 mm 7
5 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 35° /24° 13.4 mm 8
6 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 32° /24° 5.4 mm 7
7 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 32° /24° 8 mm 7
8 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 31° /23° 1.1 mm 7
9 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 32° /24° 1.6 mm 7
10 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 32° /24° 0.2 mm 7
11 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 32° /25° 0 mm 8
12 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 33° /25° 0 mm 7
13 May Moderate rain at times
Moderate rain at times
 33° /25° 0.5 mm 7
14 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 33° /25° 3 mm 7
15 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 33° /26° 1.2 mm 7
16 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 32° /25° 0.2 mm 7
17 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 30° /25° 11.1 mm 7
18 May Heavy rain at times
Heavy rain at times
 30° /23° 3.9 mm 7
19 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 31° /24° 5.7 mm 7
20 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 30° /24° 0.8 mm 7
21 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 32° /25° 0.5 mm 7
22 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 33° /24° 0.3 mm 7
23 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 33° /25° 0.5 mm 7
24 May Moderate or heavy rain shower
Moderate or heavy rain shower
 32° /26° 2.3 mm 7
25 May Patchy light rain
Patchy light rain
 30° /26° 2.1 mm 7
26 May Thundery outbreaks possible
Thundery outbreaks possible
 32° /26° 0.5 mm 7
27 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 32° /26° 1.2 mm 7
28 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 32° /26° 0.7 mm 7
29 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 31° /26° 0.3 mm 7
30 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 31° /25° 1.8 mm 7
31 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 33° /25° 0.1 mm 7
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Anuradhapura in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Anuradhapura forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Anuradhapura in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Anuradhapura during May?
During May, expect a variety of temperatures with highs around 32° and lows near 25°, suitable for diverse activities and preferences.
How much rainfall should be expected in Anuradhapura during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Anuradhapura during May, with a total of 71.8 mm spread over approximately 24 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
What are the typical wind conditions in Anuradhapura during May?
The average wind speed in Anuradhapura during May is 24 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

May rainfall patterns in Anuradhapura

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UV exposure in Anuradhapura during May

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