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The weather in May in India

It's hot in May in India with an average temperature of 39°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 38°C to a high of 40°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 25°C.

May isn’t a good month to be in India. The average temperature of 39°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a comfortable stay.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for India, Gambia. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 45°C in 2020, India reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 32°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 30°C.

Rainfall amount

According to weather history, there is only 9,8 mm of precipitation in May. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for India

Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in India. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

May weather comparison

  India New York
Average temperature 39°C 22°C
Max. temperature 40°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 9,8 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 2 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in India with hot temps, averaging around 40°C during the day and nights around 23°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 39°C, with nights around 24°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in India is around 39°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

These charts show the average temperatures in May in India, Gambia. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Daily Temperature in May in India

Temperature in May in India over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in India, Gambia. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Daily Precipitation in May in India

Total precipitation in May in India over the years

Daily UV index in May in India

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in India, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in India by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for India. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.