Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Karaikal, India in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
44mm
Sun
7.7h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
64
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 44mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Karaikal, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May36°C average high
May is one of Karaikal's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to August
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May44mm average rain
May is one of Karaikal's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.7 hours average sun
May sits close to Karaikal's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaMarch to July and September to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May scores below Karaikal'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.
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