Is May a good month to visit Colombo?

May sits in the wet season period, so trip quality depends on your preferred weather, crowd levels, and pace.

What should I pack for Colombo in May?

Average highs around 29.9C and lows near 25.3C. Pack quick-dry clothing and a light waterproof layer for May.

What weather should I expect in Colombo during May?

May typically averages around 27.6C, with about 507.7mm of rain across 30 days.

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Colombo in May

Colombo, Sri Lanka

Visiting Colombo in May means experiencing the wet season. As a tropical destination, expect warm temperatures year-round with higher rainfall and humidity.

SeasonWet season

Travel StyleNature's Wonder

Cost$

Weather in Colombo in May

Average highs around 29.9C and lows near 25.3C. 507.7mm average precipitation and about 30 rainy days. May typically sits between April and June conditions, so it is useful for travelers wanting a balanced window in Colombo. Pack quick-dry clothing and a light waterproof layer for May.

Avg High29.9C

Avg Low25.3C

Rainy Days30

Precipitation507.7mm

Daylight12.4h/day

Sunshine8.4h/day

Wind20 km/h

UVmoderate

Humidityhumid

Temperature

May brings wet season conditions in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The average temperature is about 27.6C, with lows near 25.3C and highs around 29.9C.

Sunshine Hours

Colombo, Sri Lanka usually gets around 8.4 hours of sunshine per day in May, with roughly 12.4 daylight hours available for sightseeing.

Rain

May sees around 507.7mm of rainfall over about 30 days. Rain can occur for around 16.9 hours per day on average.

Humidity

Humidity in May is generally humid for Colombo, Sri Lanka, especially when rainfall periods increase.

Colombo in May

Colombo in May