Weather in Puttalam for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Puttalam at the beginning of May is 31.4 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 29 °C by the end of May.
Puttalam experiences an exceptionally high level of rainfall in May, with more than 24 rainy days on average.
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Puttalam in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 31° | 2 32° | 3 32° | 4 31° | |||
5 32° | 6 31° | 7 31° | 8 31° | 9 31° | 10 30° | 11 31° |
12 29° | 13 30° | 14 30° | 15 29° | 16 30° | 17 28° | 18 27° |
19 27° | 20 28° | 21 29° | 22 29° | 23 28° | 24 28° | 25 28° |
26 29° | 27 29° | 28 29° | 29 29° | 30 29° | 31 30° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Puttalam
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /28° | 0.6 mm | 7 | |
2 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /28° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
3 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /28° | 0.1 mm | 7 | |
4 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /28° | 0.9 mm | 7 | |
5 May | Patchy rain possible | 32° /29° | 1.1 mm | 7 | |
6 May | Light rain shower | 31° /28° | 5.1 mm | 7 | |
7 May | Patchy light drizzle | 31° /28° | 0.8 mm | 7 | |
8 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /28° | 5.2 mm | 7 | |
9 May | Patchy rain possible | 31° /26° | 2.5 mm | 7 | |
10 May | Light rain shower | 30° /26° | 6.2 mm | 7 | |
11 May | Patchy light drizzle | 31° /25° | 3.4 mm | 7 | |
12 May | Light rain shower | 29° /26° | 4.7 mm | 6 | |
13 May | Light rain shower | 30° /24° | 15.2 mm | 7 | |
14 May | Partly cloudy | 30° /24° | 0.8 mm | 8 | |
15 May | Patchy rain possible | 29° /25° | 11.6 mm | 6 | |
16 May | Light rain shower | 30° /26° | 8.6 mm | 7 | |
17 May | Light rain shower | 28° /25° | 19.3 mm | 6 | |
18 May | Torrential rain shower | 27° /26° | 88.7 mm | 6 | |
19 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 27° /26° | 73.9 mm | 6 | |
20 May | Light rain shower | 28° /27° | 29.7 mm | 6 | |
21 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 29° /27° | 8 mm | 6 | |
22 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 29° /26° | 4.8 mm | 6 | |
23 May | Light rain shower | 28° /26° | 18.1 mm | 6 | |
24 May | Light rain shower | 28° /27° | 20.7 mm | 6 | |
25 May | Light rain shower | 28° /27° | 25 mm | 6 | |
26 May | Patchy light drizzle | 29° /28° | 3 mm | 6 | |
27 May | Thundery outbreaks possible | 29° /28° | 0.9 mm | 6 | |
28 May | Thundery outbreaks possible | 29° /27° | 1.6 mm | 6 | |
29 May | Light rain shower | 29° /27° | 1.6 mm | 6 | |
30 May | Light rain shower | 29° /27° | 2.1 mm | 6 | |
31 May | Thundery outbreaks possible | 30° /27° | 0.2 mm | 7 | |
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Puttalam in May - FAQ
What to pack to Puttalam in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Puttalam in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Puttalam, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
- Insect Repellent: For destinations with mosquitos or other insects
May rainfall patterns in Puttalam
UV exposure in Puttalam during May
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