Warm
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
May verdict
Kanyakumari, India in May
Weather score68Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
107mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
68
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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RainRain
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 107mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kanyakumari, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May107mm average rain
May sits near Kanyakumari's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and August to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.5 hours average sun
May sits close to Kanyakumari's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaMarch to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May68 weather score
May scores below Kanyakumari's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
