Chandīgarh weather in May (Chandigarh, India)

What does the weather outlook for Chandīgarh look like in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Chandīgarh includes extremely high temperatures and low rainfall. May is typically considered a summer month. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 39°C, cooling off to about 25°C at night. This period is characterized by high temperatures, often making it the hottest month of the year. Dressing in light, airy clothing will help you stay cool and comfortable.

Precipitation

Chandīgarh in May usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 2 days of rain.

Average sunshine

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 Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 39°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 48% *  

Sunshine 300 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Shimla, India (54 KM, 33 Miles).

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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

10/10

Camping

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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