What is the weather like in Colombo vs Nuwara Eliya in May?

In May, Colombo averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 359 mm of rain; Nuwara Eliya averages 21°C high / 14°C low with about 327 mm.

Colombo vs Nuwara Eliya in May

Nuwara Eliya is the better pick in May — 68 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nuwara Eliya is warm, soaked, clean air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Colombo vs Nuwara Eliya — May climate, side by side

	🇱🇰 Colombo	🇱🇰 Nuwara Eliya
Comfort score	43/100 (F)	68/100 (C)
Feels-like high	38°C	24°C
Avg high / low	31° / 26°	21° / 14°
Rainfall	359 mm	327 mm
Rainy days	29	29
Humidity	86%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	57	34

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

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Colombo vs Nuwara Eliya in May — FAQ

Is May better in Colombo or Nuwara Eliya?: Nuwara Eliya is the better pick in May — 68 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Nuwara Eliya is warm, soaked, clean air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Colombo vs Nuwara Eliya in May?: In May, Colombo averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 359 mm of rain; Nuwara Eliya averages 21°C high / 14°C low with about 327 mm.