India in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in India in may 2025
Here, check out the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in India. These datas are statistics for may from weather reports for over 10 years. The percentage indicates the probability of having the weather indicated.
Average weather in may in Delhi
bad weather UV index: 10
Weather at 6am
97°F
Clear/Sunny
82% of time
12%
6%
1%
Weather at 12pm
110°F
Clear/Sunny
85% of time
13%
2%
1%
Weather at 6pm
103°F
Clear/Sunny
85% of time
9%
6%
1%
Weather at 3am
90°F
86%
10%
4%
1%
Where to go in India in may?
Where to go in India in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Port Blair, Middle Andaman Island ...) | 88°F | 17 à 19 days | 88°F | tolerable weather |
| Eastern India (Darjeeling, Kolkata, Puri...) | 67°F to 112°F | 0 à 26 days | 85°F to 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| Goa (Panjim, Canacona, Mollem...) | 92°F to 97°F | 1 à 6 days | 86°F | good weather |
| Gujarat (Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot...) | 86°F to 110°F | 0 day | 85°F | tolerable weather* |
| Himalayan North (Manali, Ladakh, Rishikesh...) | 31°F to 106°F | 1 à 9 days | good weather* | |
| Karnataka (Bangalore (Karnataka), Hampi, Mangalore...) | 92°F to 106°F | 2 à 12 days | 86°F | good weather* |
| Kerala (Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Kozhikode...) | 88°F to 94°F | 9 à 21 days | 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| Maharashtra (Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur...) | 92°F to 112°F | 0 à 1 days | 86°F | good weather* |
| Northeast of India (Guwahati, Imphal, Dibrugarh...) | 76°F to 95°F | 14 à 29 days | tolerable weather* | |
| Plains of India (Delhi, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Agra (Taj Mahal)...) | 104°F to 113°F | 0 à 2 days | bad weather* | |
| Rajasthan (Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur...) | 104°F to 112°F | 0 à 1 days | tolerable weather | |
| South East of India (Hyderabad, Chennai, Pondicherry...) | 86°F to 106°F | 1 à 25 days | 86°F to 88°F | tolerable weather* |
Where should you go in India in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in India in may ranges from good to bad depending on the region and city.
Although it is not perfect the weather in India that month is, on average, good in Nainital, Lonavla (Lonavala), Nandi hills (Nandi betta), Himachal Pradesh (Shimla), Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir), Kasol, Dharamsala, Auli, Kufri, Rishikesh, Pune, Manali, Hampi and Bangalore (Karnataka). I allows to appreciate sightseeing in these places. And even why not take a little time to sunbathe!
If you do not go the sun and blue sky, but, for example to discover the heritage, the cities of Lansdowne, Hyderabad, Jim Corbett national park, Vaishno Devi, Mount Âbû, Gangtok, Jaisalmer, Goa, Udaipur, Haridwar and Kânyâkumârî have a OK but just acceptable weather for it in may. Finally, we advise you to avoid you get to Andaman Islands, Bodhgaya - Bihar, Mumbai, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh), Ladakh, Ooty, Puri, Kerala (Munnar), Nagpur, Kolkata, Valley of Flowers National Park (Uttrakhand), Kota, Tos, Delhi, Madras (Tamil Nadu), Puducherry, Chennai, Leh, Gokarna, Jaipur (Rajasthan), Taj Mahal (Agra) and Visakhapatnam in may because the climate is bad.
Climate in India in may
Climate in Delhi in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 112°F and minimum temperature is 97°F (for an average temperature of 104°F). The climate is very warm in that area in this month. It almost never rains during the month of may. You stay dry during your trip!
With a bad climate, may is not the best time to go in Delhi in India.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 104°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 112°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 97°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 1 day(s) (2%) | ||
| Humidity | 23% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 8% | ||
| Length of day | 13:34 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Agra (Taj Mahal) in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Taj Mahal (Agra) is 106°F (maximum temperature is 113°F and minimum temperature is 99°F). The climate is very warm around this city in this month. It rains very rarely during the month of may. You stay dry during your holidays!
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 106°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 113°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 99°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 22% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 7% | ||
| Length of day | 13:29 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Bangalore (Karnataka) in may
In may, maximum temperature is 94°F and minimum temperature is 81°F (for an average temperature of 88°F). The climate is very warm in this city in the month of may. With 6.6in over 9 days, you risk getting wet slightly throughout your trip. But this is moderate and it will not be continuous.
With good weather conditions, may is a recommended month to go there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 94°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 9 day(s) (30%) | ||
| Humidity | 65% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||
| Cloud cover | 27% | ||
| Length of day | 12:44 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Mumbai in may
In may, the mean temperature in Mumbai is 92°F (maximum temperature is 94°F and minimum temperature is 88°F). The climate is burning around this city in may. It's raining really exceptionally during may. You stay dry during your trip!
With a bad weather, the month of may is not recommended month to go in this locality in India.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 92°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 94°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 0.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 0 day(s) (1%) | ||
| Humidity | 71% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 18% | ||
| Length of day | 13:02 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Kolkata in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 103°F and minimum temperature is 92°F (for an average temperature of 97°F). The climate is burning here in may. With 4.7in over 5 days, rain may occur during your vacations. But this is rather moderate and it will not be continuous.
With a bad climate, the month of may is not the best time to go in Kolkata in India.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 97°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 103°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 92°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||
| Humidity | 62% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||
| Length of day | 13:14 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in India in may
| Delhi in may | bad weather |
| Agra (Taj Mahal) in may | bad weather |
| Bangalore (Karnataka) in may | good weather |
| Mumbai in may | tolerable weather |
| Kolkata in may | tolerable weather |
| Chennai in may | tolerable weather |
| Darjeeling in may | very bad weather |
| Goa in may | good weather |
| Hyderabad in may | tolerable weather |
| Kerala in may | bad weather |
| Pondicherry in may | tolerable weather |
| Rajasthan in may | tolerable weather |
| Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh) in may | bad weather |
| Ahmedabad in may | tolerable weather |
| Middle Andaman Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Dibrugarh in may | tolerable weather |
| Guwahati in may | tolerable weather |
| Hampi in may | good weather |
| Imphal in may | tolerable weather |
| Ladakh in may | very bad weather |
| Manali in may | good weather |
Weather data for India in may:
Weather data for India in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in India. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in India can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to India.