When to go · Chilaw
Chilaw in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (south‑west monsoon, rough seas).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 9
- Crowds
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
- Prices
- Low
- Sri Lanka overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (south‑west monsoon, rough seas).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Chilaw's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
- DecemberGreatInside Chilaw's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
- JanuaryGreatInside Chilaw's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
- FebruaryGreatInside Chilaw's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
Weather in May
- ChilawHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 9 daysHighs around 88 °F (31 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 9 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
- Prices · Sri Lanka overall
- Low
Sri Lanka overall: South-west monsoon arrives: west and south beaches rough; head east. Vesak lanterns.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chilaw, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Jan: 30 °C (86 °F)86 °F (30 °C)
Night low
May: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
May: 9
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
May: Low
Jan: High
Prices
May: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Jan: 1
May: Listed as a month to avoid: May–Oct (south‑west monsoon, rough seas).
January: Inside Chilaw's best window: Nov–Apr (dry season, calmer seas).
Chilaw: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen