Anuradhapura weather in May
May in Anuradhapura: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Anuradhapura · #519 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 62/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Anuradhapura climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 32°C / 89°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 108 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 17 days | |
| Humidity | 83% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Anuradhapura in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Anuradhapura?
- May in Anuradhapura: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Anuradhapura on SeasonMap's comfort score (62/100).
- What is the weather like in Anuradhapura in May?
- In May, Anuradhapura averages a daily high of 31.5°C and a low of 25.3°C, with about 107.6 mm of rain over roughly 17 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Anuradhapura in May?
- Anuradhapura has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in May.