What is the weather like in Colombo vs Kandy in May?

In May, Colombo averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 359 mm of rain; Kandy averages 30°C high / 22°C low with about 217 mm.

Colombo vs Kandy in May

Kandy is the better pick in May — 60 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kandy is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Colombo vs Kandy — May climate, side by side

	🇱🇰 Colombo	🇱🇰 Kandy
Comfort score	43/100 (F)	60/100 (C)
Feels-like high	38°C	35°C
Avg high / low	31° / 26°	30° / 22°
Rainfall	359 mm	217 mm
Rainy days	29	22
Humidity	86%	86%
Air quality (AQI)	57	47

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Colombo 🇱🇰 Sri Lankasweltering, soaked, muggy air · best February43
Kandy 🇱🇰 Sri Lankasweltering, soaked, clean air · best February60

Colombo vs Kandy in May — FAQ

Is May better in Colombo or Kandy?: Kandy is the better pick in May — 60 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kandy is sweltering, soaked, clean air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Colombo vs Kandy in May?: In May, Colombo averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 359 mm of rain; Kandy averages 30°C high / 22°C low with about 217 mm.