Is the weather good in India in May 2025?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in India during May have been around +35°C.
The weather differs across the India in May. You may encounter maximum temperatures of +35°C at noon in Ahmedabad and +30°C in Thiruvananthapuram. So plan your activities, and packing, based on the individual locations rather than the country as a whole.
Temperature, wind and humidity in May
- rainiest? Kochi, with an average of 10 mm of rain and humidity of 84%;
- warmest? Ahmedabad, with daytime temperatures averaging +41°C;
- windiest? Goa, with an average of 3 m/s;
- coolest? Thiruvananthapuram, with daytime temperatures averaging +30°C;
How good is the weather in India in May?
How warm is it in India during May?
This is how hot it usually is in May
- Average maximum temperature for the month: +35°C;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +26°C;
- Highest monthly temperature: +35°C;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +26°C;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: May with an average +35°C during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +27°C of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: May in Ahmedabad;
- Coldest month in coolest city: November in Bangalore;
Can you swim in India in May?
Winds in India during May
May tends to offer light winds averaging 2 m/s. However, coastal cities may experience breezes during the mornings and afternoons.
Comparison between cities in May:
- Highest average wind speed: Goa with 3 m/s;
- Lowest average wind speed: Delhi with 1 m/s;
- Windiest day of the month: Goa with 3 m/s;
- The least windy day of the month: Ahmedabad with 2 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in India in May
Comparison between cities in May:
- Highest average rainfall: Kochi with 298 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Ahmedabad with 4 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Kochi with 25 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Ahmedabad with 1 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Kochi with 81%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Ahmedabad with 3%;
- Highest average humidity: Thiruvananthapuram with 86%;
- Lowest average humidity: Delhi with 38%;
Tips for traveling to India in May
Looking for some tips for traveling to the sun, snow, or whatever you're aiming for India? Activities, weather, and clothing are closely linked. In addition, it's important to pack only what you really need so you don't have to worry about heavy packing or paying extra baggage fees.
Here is some advice on what to pack and what kind of activities you can do in the India based on the weather that May is expected to bring. The advice applies to the country as a whole – local weather and possible activities may differ somewhat.
Pack right for May
- For light showers, an umbrella or a thin and light rain cape is usually sufficient, while more rain may require rainwear and rain boots.
- Long, hot days bring risks - weather like this is one of the most challenging things we can do to our bodies. It's best to avoid going to India when it's so hot. Secondly, keep cool by staying in the shade, the pool or in an air-conditioned room. Pack clothes for the sun, for swimming but also for hydration.
- Light winds are probably most comfortable in hot weather but is cooling in cool and cold weather. If it is hot (when the air temperature is about 30 degrees), the wind can have a warming effect. A thin, windproof jacket and long trousers help to counteract these effects.
- High humidity means that the air conducts heat to and from the skin more easily. For example, if the air is hot (above skin temperature), it will be harder to stay cool. On the other hand, if the air is cool or cold, it is more difficult to stay warm. In high humidity, the choice of clothing makes less of a difference. However, your physical activity plays a bigger role.
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Monthly weather in India
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in India, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.