Bhubaneshwar weather in May (Orissa, India)

How's the weather trend in Bhubaneshwar as May approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Bhubaneshwar includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 38°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 28°C. Prepare for the warmest month of the year with plenty of summer clothes. Whether you're relaxing or active, staying cool and protected is key.

Precipitation

Bhubaneshwar in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 60 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 4 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 243 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bhubaneshwar. January, February and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bhubaneshwar climate page with graphs.

 

Bhubaneshwar, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 28°C  

Max Temperature 38°C  

Chance of Rain 12%  

Precipitation 60 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Windspeed 14 km/h *  

Sunshine 243 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bhubaneswar, India (5 KM, 3 Miles).

Where to go in India in May

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

9/10

Camping

7/10

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