Nuwara Eliya Weather in May
What's the weather like in Nuwara Eliya (Central) in May 2025?
The climate in Nuwara Eliya during May can be summarized as mild and wet.
May is in the spring in Nuwara Eliya and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (72°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 22.1°C 71.7°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 13.8°C 56.8°F |
| Average temperature | 17.9°C 64.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 4.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 161 mm 6.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 29.4°C 84.9°F |
| Humidity | 83% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average May is the 6th driest month of the year in Nuwara Eliya with around 161mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.9 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Nuwara Eliya
May rainfall
May hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Nuwara Eliya in May 2025.
Other monthly averages
Nuwara Eliya weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 86mm 3.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 258mm 10.2ins |
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