The weather in May in Kerala

It's hot in May in Kerala with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 27°C.

Looking for sun? May isn’t a good month to be in Kerala. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for Kerala, 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 36°C in 2023, Kerala reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 22°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In May, there is an average of 509 mm of precipitation, spread over 28 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the West.

Daily weather in May for Kerala

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

May weather comparison

  Kerala New York
Average temperature 32°C 22°C
Max. temperature 34°C 28°C
Min. temperature 25°C -5°C
Total precipitation 509 mm 105 mm
Rainy days 28 days 14 days

Start of May

The month of May starts in Kerala with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 27°C.

Mid May

By mid-May, daytime temps drop to around 32°C, with nights around 26°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of May

By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kerala is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 9 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 Kerala runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in May in Kerala

Temperature in May in Kerala over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in Kerala, 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 Kerala

Total precipitation in May in Kerala over the years

Daily UV index in May in Kerala

This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kerala, 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.

Weather experiences in May in Kerala

The weather in May in Kerala is rated 3 out of 5 stars by 1 visitor. Have you been to Kerala? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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May in Kerala is hot and humid, which sometimes makes it difficult to enjoy nature. Fortunately, regular rain showers provide some relief. In terms of weather, it is certainly not an ideal month to visit.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average weather in Kerala by month

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