Hot
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
India in May
Weather score61Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 35°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
35°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
61
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 89mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May35°C average high
May is one of India's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMarch to July
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May89mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of India's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.2 hours average sun
May is one of India's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May11°C average sea
May is one of India's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaJanuary to July
Sea temperatures are usually near 10°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May61 weather score
May sits close to India's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
