Hot
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Pondicherry, India in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 37°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
37°C
Rain
43mm
Sun
8.1h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
64
Good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 43mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.1h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
Compare Pondicherry, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May37°C average high
May is one of Pondicherry's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMay to July
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May43mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Pondicherry's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.1 hours average sun
May is brighter than Pondicherry's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May29°C average sea
May is one of Pondicherry's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaMarch 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 Pondicherry'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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