Weather in India for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in India at the beginning of May is 37 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly warm up, reaching an average of 42.1 °C by the end of May.
India sees moderate rainfall in May, averaging 6 rainy days.
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India in May average weather
| Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1  31° | 2 35° | 3 35° | 4  38° | |||
| 5  39° | 6 40° | 7 41° | 8 41° | 9 41° | 10 41° | 11 41° |
| 12 42° | 13  43° | 14 43° | 15 43° | 16 44° | 17 45° | 18 44° |
| 19 44° | 20 45° | 21 46° | 22 45° | 23  45° | 24 43° | 25 43° |
| 26  42° | 27 42° | 28 43° | 29 41° | 30 43° | 31 41° |
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Temperatures trend during May in India
May weather day by day
| Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /24° | 6.1 mm | 8 | |
| 2 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 35° /22° | 9.1 mm | 8 | |
| 3 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 35° /23° | 6.3 mm | 9 | |
| 4 May | Sunny | 38° /25° | 0 mm | 9 | |
| 5 May | Partly cloudy | 39° /26° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 6 May | Moderate rain at times | 40° /27° | 0.3 mm | 9 | |
| 7 May | Sunny | 41° /28° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 8 May | Sunny | 41° /27° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 9 May | Sunny | 41° /26° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 10 May | Sunny | 41° /26° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 11 May | Partly cloudy | 41° /27° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 12 May | Sunny | 42° /27° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 13 May | Overcast | 43° /29° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 14 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 43° /29° | 1.2 mm | 10 | |
| 15 May | Sunny | 43° /30° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 16 May | Overcast | 44° /30° | 0 mm | 10 | |
| 17 May | Sunny | 45° /31° | 0 mm | 11 | |
| 18 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 44° /32° | 0.9 mm | 10 | |
| 19 May | Sunny | 44° /31° | 0 mm | 11 | |
| 20 May | Sunny | 45° /32° | 0 mm | 11 | |
| 21 May | Sunny | 46° /32° | 0 mm | 11 | |
| 22 May | Moderate rain at times | 45° /32° | 0.6 mm | 10 | |
| 23 May | Patchy rain possible | 45° /31° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
| 24 May | Patchy rain possible | 43° /30° | 0.6 mm | 10 | |
| 25 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 43° /30° | 4.2 mm | 10 | |
| 26 May | Heavy rain at times | 42° /29° | 7.4 mm | 10 | |
| 27 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 42° /30° | 5.2 mm | 10 | |
| 28 May | Patchy rain possible | 43° /31° | 2.1 mm | 10 | |
| 29 May | Moderate rain at times | 41° /30° | 5.6 mm | 9 | |
| 30 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 43° /30° | 1.1 mm | 10 | |
| 31 May | Patchy rain possible | 41° /31° | 0.1 mm | 10 | |
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Guide for India in May
In May, India experiences varying weather conditions from the beginning to the end of the month. In the northern regions such as Delhi and Jaipur, the beginning of May sees temperatures ranging from 25° to 35°, with hot and dry weather prevailing.
As the month progresses, the temperatures tend to rise, reaching highs of 40° to 45° towards the end of May. The central regions, including Mumbai and Pune, witness a similar pattern with temperatures starting at 28° to 33° and escalating to 35° to 40° by the end of the month.
Conversely, in the southern coastal areas like Chennai and Bangalore, May brings consistently high temperatures throughout the month. At the start of May, temperatures range from 30° to 35°, and by the end of the month, they can soar to 35° to 40°.
Additionally, the coastal regions experience increased humidity as the month progresses.
In summary, May in India generally signifies the onset of hot and dry weather, with temperatures steadily rising as the month advances. It's important for travelers to be prepared for the heat and potential humidity, especially towards the end of the month.
India in May - FAQ
What to pack to India in May?
As you prepare for your trip to India in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in India, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
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