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Kodaikānāl weather in May (Tamil Nadu, India)

What kind of weather does May bring to Kodaikānāl? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

In May, Kodaikānāl typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 30°C, cooling down at night to around 20°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Kodaikānāl in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 287 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 193 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kodaikānāl. January and February typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kodaikānāl, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 25%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 287 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

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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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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

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

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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