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Kanyakumari weather in May (Tamil Nadu, India)

Thinking of visiting Kanyakumari in May? Check the weather first! Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Kanyakumari includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 32°C, cooling down at night to around 27°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Kanyakumari in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 77 mm for the month. On average, there are about 4 days with rain during this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While November tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kanyakumari, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 14%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 77 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 4 days  

Where to go in India in May

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel 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 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.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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