Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
104°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Kanpur
India · South Asia
Not the best time: Very hot afternoons and late-day mugginess are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
Early to mid
Daytime high
104°F
Lows around 80°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
13 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
A few rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 3 wet days this month.
11%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.9 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot days with humid stretches.
51%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 102° and nights feel near 83°.
ColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
84%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
6 mphMay Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 101°F, easing to about 94°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning94°F
Feels 96°F
Rain2%
Cloud12%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Midday102°F
Rain4%
Cloud18%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon101°F
Rain8%
Cloud28%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening93°F
Feels 95°F
Rain2%
Cloud20%
Humid airModerate
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70 | 48 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.7 | 76 |
| Feb | 78 | 54 | 0.9 | 3 | 10.3 | 68 |
| Mar | 89 | 62 | 0.5 | 2 | 11.3 | 55 |
| Apr | 100 | 73 | 0.3 | 3 | 12.2 | 40 |
| May | 104 | 80 | 0.5 | 3 | 12.9 | 45 |
| Jun | 101 | 83 | 4.1 | 11 | 11.2 | 58 |
| Jul | 92 | 81 | 11.3 | 24 | 8.1 | 79 |
| Aug | 91 | 80 | 9.8 | 24 | 7.9 | 82 |
| Sep | 91 | 78 | 5.8 | 15 | 9.1 | 80 |
| Oct | 90 | 69 | 1.2 | 2 | 10.6 | 70 |
| Nov | 83 | 59 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.5 | 68 |
| Dec | 74 | 50 | 0.3 | 1 | 9.9 | 73 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
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