Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Thiruvananthapuram, India in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 210mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
210mm
Sun
6.5h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 210mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
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 Thiruvananthapuram, 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
May210mm average rain
May sits near Thiruvananthapuram's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April and December
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 Thiruvananthapuram'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 seaFebruary to May and November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May scores below Thiruvananthapuram's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
