Chandīgarh weather in May (Chandigarh, India)

Looking to travel to Chandīgarh in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Chandīgarh generally has very high temperatures and low rainfall. May is a summer month. Daytime temperatures hover around 39°C, while nights can cool down to about 25°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Chandīgarh in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.

With around 300 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February, March, October, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Chandīgarh, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 39°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 6%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 30 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 48% *  
SunshineSunshine 300 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Shimla, India (54 KM, 33 Miles).

Where to go in India in May

Find out more about the weather in India in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 Chandīgarh in May?

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 in May.

Swimming
10/10
Camping
10/10

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