May weather forecastKilinochchi, Sri Lanka

Weather in May

May shows a shift in the city's weather, with increased rain of 26mm (1.02") across 6.9 days. As the month of May approaches in Kilinochchi, temperatures remain consistently high while the sky gets slightly cloudier. The well-distributed rainfall does not affect the overall warm weather. With the availability of long hours of daylight and sunshine, May allows for a range of outdoor activities. As May concludes, it forebodes a slight escalation in the showers for the upcoming month.

Temperature

May registers an average high-temperature of a still tropical 30.3°C (86.5°F), slightly varied from April's 30.4°C (86.7°F). Maintaining close parity with daytime warmth, the average nocturnal temperature in Kilinochchi during May stays at a moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F).

Heat index

May's heat index is computed to be a very hot 38°C (100.4°F). Adopt heightened safety measures, heat cramps and heat exhaustion may occur. Sustained activity might cause heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. The heat index may scale up by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees with direct sun exposure.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'apparent temperature' or 'real feel', is the outcome of merging air's temperature and its humidity metrics. This effect is subjective, differing among individuals based on their physical activity and perception of heat, which can be influenced by factors like wind, clothing, and metabolic variances. Considering the impact of direct sunlight, it's possible for the heat index to surge by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are particularly meaningful for babies and toddlers. Youngsters often neglect the necessity for rest and hydration. Thirst is a sign of advancing dehydration - thus the importance of maintaining hydration, specifically during long-lasting physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. In situations of high air temperature combined with high humidity (significant heat index), the body's ability to perspire is reduced, heightening the sense of warmth. Rising body temperatures due to excess heat retention could signify impending heat disorders.

Humidity

The months with the highest humidity are May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 79%.

Rainfall

In Kilinochchi, during May, the rain falls for 6.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 26mm (1.02") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 148.6 rainfall days, and 769mm (30.28") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in May in Kilinochchi is 12h and 33min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:47 and sunset at 18:25 +0530.

Sunshine

In Kilinochchi, the average sunshine in May is 11.5h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index are January through October and December, with an average maximum UV index of 7. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: In May, the UV index of 7 transforms into the following advice:
Incorporate safeguards and honour sun safety principles. Protection from skin and eye damage is obligatory. Limit direct sun exposure and seek shade between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., the time of the most intense UV radiation, noting that shade structures may not provide total sun protection. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.