Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
92°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Puducherry
India · Asia
Hot afternoons and some sun. Cyclone risk and humid air are the main drawbacks.
Some tradeoffs
Early to mid
Daytime high
92°F
Lows around 83°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11.5 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
86°F
Very warm sea
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
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Precipitation
Several rainy days, mostly brief and on-and-off. About 7 wet days, fewer than in most months.
23%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11.5 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
80%May Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 98° and nights feel near 90°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
40%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
9 mphMay Light breeze
Sea temperature
86°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 91°F, easing to about 88°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning87°F
Feels 94°F
Rain7%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Midday91°F
Feels 98°F
Rain5%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon91°F
Feels 97°F
Rain15%
Cloud57%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening88°F
Feels 94°F
Rain12%
Cloud59%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 82 | 73 | 1.0 | 4 | 10.7 | 77 | 81 |
| Feb | 84 | 74 | 0.4 | 3 | 11.3 | 76 | 82 |
| Mar | 87 | 77 | 0.8 | 3 | 11.6 | 76 | 84 |
| Apr | 89 | 81 | 1.2 | 5 | 11.5 | 77 | 86 |
| May | 92 | 83 | 2.0 | 7 | 11.5 | 72 | 86 |
| Jun | 92 | 83 | 2.0 | 10 | 10.3 | 69 | 85 |
| Jul | 91 | 82 | 2.5 | 13 | 9.3 | 68 | 83 |
| Aug | 90 | 81 | 3.8 | 14 | 9.4 | 72 | 83 |
| Sep | 89 | 80 | 3.9 | 15 | 9.9 | 76 | 83 |
| Oct | 86 | 78 | 8.8 | 20 | 9.1 | 80 | 84 |
| Nov | 83 | 76 | 10.9 | 19 | 8.6 | 83 | 84 |
| Dec | 82 | 74 | 5.6 | 11 | 9.6 | 80 | 82 |
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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: Jun 1, 2026
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