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Weligama in May

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon, strong currents).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 27°C (81°F)
average high / low
Rain days
2
Crowds
Low
Sri Lanka overall
Prices
Low
Sri Lanka overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Weligama

Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon, strong currents).

Is another month better than May?

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • WeligamaHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 2 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
Low
Prices · Sri Lanka overall
Low

Sri Lanka overall: South-west monsoon arrives: west and south beaches rough; head east. Vesak lanterns.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Weligama, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Avoid

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 27 °C (81 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 2 (better)

    Jan: 6

  • Crowds

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Low

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 1

May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (southwest monsoon, strong currents).

January: Inside Weligama's best window: Nov–Apr.

Weligama: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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