Swimming in Sri Lanka in may 2024 Sea temperature by city in may

Do you want to go to the beach in Sri Lanka in may 2024? Is it the right month to go for pleasant temperatures and staying in the water for a long time? The answer is on this page with the sea temperatures in may in Sri Lanka by city and our opinion on the chances of enjoying pleasant sea conditions.

Sea temperature in Sri Lanka in may 2024

Here, find the average sea temperature in Sri Lanka in may in several coastal cities.

Colombo

on average:

85°F

min: 83°F / max: 87°F

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Galle

on average:

85°F

min: 82°F / max: 87°F

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Jaffna

on average:

87°F

min: 84°F / max: 89°F

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Trincomalee

on average:

87°F

min: 85°F / max: 88°F

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Batticaloa

on average:

86°F

min: 84°F / max: 88°F

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Chilaw

on average:

86°F

min: 84°F / max: 87°F

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Kalutara

on average:

85°F

min: 83°F / max: 87°F

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Mullaitivu

on average:

87°F

min: 85°F / max: 89°F

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Negombo

on average:

85°F

min: 84°F / max: 87°F

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Yala National Park

on average:

85°F

min: 83°F / max: 87°F

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Pottuvil

on average:

86°F

min: 85°F / max: 88°F

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Puttalam

on average:

86°F

min: 84°F / max: 87°F

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Tangalle

on average:

85°F

min: 83°F / max: 87°F

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Akkaraipattu

on average:

86°F

min: 85°F / max: 88°F

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Ambalangoda

on average:

85°F

min: 83°F / max: 87°F

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Arisimale Beach

on average:

87°F

min: 85°F / max: 89°F

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Arugam Bay

on average:

86°F

min: 85°F / max: 88°F

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Bentota

on average:

85°F

min: 82°F / max: 87°F

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Hambantota

on average:

85°F

min: 83°F / max: 87°F

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Hikkaduwa

on average:

85°F

min: 82°F / max: 87°F

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Where should you go swimming in Sri Lanka in the month of may?

Swimming in Sri Lanka in may is ideal

In may in Sri Lanka swimming conditions are generally the same everywhere.

In may in Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Chilaw, Kalutara, Mullaitivu, Negombo, Yala National Park, Pottuvil, Puttalam, Tangalle, Akkaraipattu, Ambalangoda, Arisimale Beach, Arugam Bay, Bentota, Hambantota and Hikkaduwa, swimming conditions are perfect! With water reaching a maximum of 87°F and an average of 85°F, going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.

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Water temperature and seasonal norms in may

Colombo

May
Average sea temperature 85°F
Minimum sea temperature 83°F
Maximum sea temperature 87°F
Average outside temperature 86°F
Maximum outside temperature 88°F
Minimum outside temperature 85°F
Precipitation 26.4in
Number of days of precipitation 23 jour(s)
(73%)
Cloud cover 53%
Our opinion ideal swimming

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Galle

May
Average sea temperature 85°F
Minimum sea temperature 82°F
Maximum sea temperature 87°F
Average outside temperature 85°F
Maximum outside temperature 86°F
Minimum outside temperature 83°F
Precipitation 25.9in
Number of days of precipitation 23 jour(s)
(74%)
Cloud cover 50%
Our opinion ideal swimming

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Jaffna

May
Average sea temperature 87°F
Minimum sea temperature 84°F
Maximum sea temperature 89°F
Average outside temperature 86°F
Maximum outside temperature 88°F
Minimum outside temperature 86°F
Precipitation 3.2in
Number of days of precipitation 4 jour(s)
(12%)
Cloud cover 24%
Our opinion ideal swimming

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Trincomalee

May
Average sea temperature 87°F
Minimum sea temperature 85°F
Maximum sea temperature 88°F
Average outside temperature 90°F
Maximum outside temperature 94°F
Minimum outside temperature 85°F
Precipitation 6.3in
Number of days of precipitation 9 jour(s)
(30%)
Cloud cover 27%
Our opinion ideal swimming

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Batticaloa

May
Average sea temperature 86°F
Minimum sea temperature 84°F
Maximum sea temperature 88°F
Average outside temperature 88°F
Maximum outside temperature 92°F
Minimum outside temperature 85°F
Precipitation 7.7in
Number of days of precipitation 12 jour(s)
(39%)
Cloud cover 24%
Our opinion ideal swimming

More information on swimming in Batticaloa in may

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