Weather in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka in May
In an average May, Colombo sees a daily high around 29°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 29°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 28°C to 31°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 8 mm |
May records
The most extreme May on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total May accumulation.
High
Highest
35°C
1998-05-07
Lowest
27°C
1994-05-08
Low
Highest
28°C
2024-05-06
Lowest
24°C
2012-05-04
Feels-like
Highest
50°C
1998-05-07
Lowest
30°C
1994-05-08
Humidity
Highest
25.2 g/m³
2024-05-07
Lowest
19.5 g/m³
1987-05-14
Wind
Highest
43 km/h
2024-05-23
Lowest
8 km/h
2021-05-08
Precip
Wettest
530 mm
2016
Driest
27 mm
1996
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