Pondicherry in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Pondicherry in may 2025
The weather in Puducherry in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
88°F
Clear/Sunny
63% of time
26%
8%
3%
Weather at 12pm
95°F
Clear/Sunny
70% of time
20%
6%
4%
Weather at 6pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
13%
13%
9%
Weather at 3am
86°F
55%
22%
14%
7%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Pondicherry in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Pondicherry in may.
The climate of Pondicherry in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Puducherry is quite dry (with 3in of precipitation over 3 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 1.5in of rainfall over 2 days.
The climate is very warm in that locality in may. The thermometer averaged maximum of 95°F. The seasonal minimum is 88°F. Thus, the mean temperature average in may in Puducherry is 92°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Puducherry in may with a maximum record of 103°F in 2020 and a minimum record of 81°F in 2016. You can plan to have 86°F or more across the month.
In may in Puducherry, the days on average last 12:40. Sunrise is at 05:47 and sets at 18:27.
Pondicherry: another month?
If you can push back the dates of your trip, we advise you to go in june to Pondicherry. more information
If you can push the dates of your trip to Pondicherry forward, the month of june has a better weather forecast than may. more information
May: another location in India?
If you want to go to India in may, there are destinations with better weather than Pondicherry:
In may, Bangalore (Karnataka), Goa, Hampi, Manali, Mangalore and Pune have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Pondicherry in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are set from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 92°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 103°F (2020) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 81°F (2016) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 86°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 83°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 89°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 24km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 88°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 3in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 3 day(s) (11%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 5.8in (2016) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 69% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.76km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 18% | ||||
| UV index | 8 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 13 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:47 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:27 | ||||
| Length of day | 12:40 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Pondicherry in may 2024:
83°F to 94°F
85°F to 94°F
85°F to 92°F
85°F to 92°F
86°F to 92°F
86°F to 92°F
85°F to 90°F
81°F to 90°F
83°F to 88°F
85°F to 88°F
83°F to 88°F
85°F to 88°F
85°F to 88°F
86°F to 88°F
85°F to 88°F
81°F to 85°F
79°F to 86°F
83°F to 88°F
85°F to 88°F
85°F to 88°F
81°F to 88°F
81°F to 90°F
83°F to 92°F
83°F to 88°F
81°F to 94°F
83°F to 97°F
83°F to 99°F
85°F to 97°F
85°F to 95°F
86°F to 95°F
86°F to 95°F
Map: other cities in India in may
Cities near Pondicherry:
| Cuddalore in may | tolerable weather |
| Mamallapuram in may | tolerable weather |
| Karaikal in may | tolerable weather |
| Chennai in may | tolerable weather |
| Vedaranyam in may | tolerable weather |
| Bangalore (Karnataka) in may | good weather |
| Nandi hills (Nandi betta) in may | good weather |
| Nellore in may | tolerable weather |
| Madurai in may | tolerable weather |
| Pamban Island in may | good weather |
| Ramanathapuram in may | good weather |
| Coimbatore in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
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Weather data for Pondicherry in may:
Weather data for Pondicherry for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Pondicherry. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Pondicherry can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Pondicherry.