The Sri Lanka resorts with the warmest sea water temperature in May are Jafna, Pasikuda and Batticaloa.
Below you can see a list of all popular Sri Lanka resorts and information about sea water temperature in May for the last two years.
| Resort Name | May 2025 | May 2024 | May 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jafna | 91.1°F | 92.5°F | 90.3°F |
| Pasikuda | 90.8°F | 90.8°F | 90.4°F |
| Batticaloa | 90.8°F | 90.7°F | 90.4°F |
| Trincomalee | 90.3°F | 90.8°F | 90.0°F |
| Habarana | 90.3°F | 90.8°F | 89.9°F |
| Marawila | 90.0°F | 90.7°F | 90.0°F |
| Negombo | 90.0°F | 90.8°F | 90.0°F |
| Dehiwala Mount Lavinia | 89.7°F | 90.5°F | 89.6°F |
| Panadura | 89.7°F | 90.4°F | 89.5°F |
| Wadduwa | 89.7°F | 90.3°F | 89.5°F |
| Colombo | 89.7°F | 90.6°F | 89.7°F |
| Kalutara | 89.3°F | 89.7°F | 89.5°F |
| Hikkaduwa | 88.9°F | 89.7°F | 88.8°F |
| Beruwela | 88.8°F | 89.3°F | 89.4°F |
| Halle | 88.5°F | 89.6°F | 88.6°F |
| Unawatuna | 88.5°F | 89.6°F | 88.6°F |
| Koggalla | 88.4°F | 89.5°F | 88.4°F |
| Weligama | 88.3°F | 89.3°F | 88.4°F |
| Marissa | 88.2°F | 89.3°F | 88.3°F |
| Bentota | 88.1°F | 88.9°F | 89.3°F |
| Balapitiya | 88.0°F | 88.7°F | 88.9°F |
| Induruwa | 87.8°F | 88.7°F | 89.2°F |
| Hambantota | 87.7°F | 89.0°F | 88.4°F |
| Dikwella | 87.7°F | 89.1°F | 88.1°F |
| Ahungalla | 87.7°F | 88.5°F | 89.0°F |
| Tangalle | 87.4°F | 89.1°F | 88.1°F |
Please see following sea water temperature averages charts for the warmest Sri Lanka resorts in May.
You can also get the same information for the every other month of the year when the average sea water temperature is greater then 70°F.
