The weather in May in Jharkhand

It's hot in May in Jharkhand with an average temperature of 38°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 40°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 27°C.

May isn’t a good month to be in Jharkhand. The average temperature of 38°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 Jharkhand, India. 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 2014, Jharkhand reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 95 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in May for Jharkhand

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

May weather comparison

  Jharkhand New York
Average temperature 38°C 22°C
Max. temperature 40°C 28°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 95 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 12 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Jharkhand with hot temps, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights around 24°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps rise to around 39°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Jharkhand is around 39°C, while nighttime temps are about 26°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

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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.

The hurricane season in Jharkhand runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Jharkhand

Temperature in May in Jharkhand over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Jharkhand, India. 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 Jharkhand

Total precipitation in May in Jharkhand over the years

Daily UV index in May in Jharkhand

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Jharkhand, 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 Jharkhand by month

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