Weather in India in May – is it worth traveling to?
Is the weather good in India in May 2027?
For the past few decades, the average daily temperatures in India during May have been around +34°C.
The weather differs across the India in May. You may encounter maximum temperatures of +34°C at noon in Delhi and +31°C in Goa. 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? Bangalore, with an average of 4 mm of rain and humidity of 68%;
- warmest? Delhi, with daytime temperatures averaging +39°C;
- windiest? Goa, with an average of 3 m/s;
- coolest? Goa, with daytime temperatures averaging +31°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: +34°C;
- Average minimum temperature for the month: +26°C;
- Highest monthly temperature: +35°C;
- Lowest monthly temperature: +25°C;
Monthly temperatures:
- Warmest: April with an average +34°C during the day;
- Coldest: January with an average +27°C of the day;
- Hottest month in hottest city: May in Delhi;
- 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 3 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: Bangalore with 1 m/s;
Humidity and precipitation in India in May
Comparison between cities in May:
- Highest average rainfall: Bangalore with 116 mm;
- Lowest average rainfall: Delhi with 11 mm;
- Most number of rainy days: Goa with 11 rainy days;
- Least number of rainy days: Delhi with 2 rainy days;
- Highest risk of rain during the day: Goa with 35%;
- Least risk of rain during the day: Delhi with 6%;
- Highest average humidity: Goa with 77%;
- Lowest average humidity: Delhi with 37%;
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.
- Warm - neither hot nor cool, are probably the most comfortable when you think of sunbathing. Shorts, shorter skirts or dresses, tank tops and t-shirts are the basics here. If you're going to a seaside resort, don't forget your swimwear and maybe even a snorkel, mask and flippers.
- 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.
FAQ
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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.
