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Kovalam weather in May (Kerala, India)

Planning a trip to Kovalam in May? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Kovalam typically experiences very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 30°C, while nights can cool down to about 26°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Kovalam in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 217 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

The city usually sees around 193 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kovalam. January generally stands out with the best circumstances. While May, June and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kovalam, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 217 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 75% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 193 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Thiruvananthapuram, India (9 KM, 6 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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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 Kovalam 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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

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

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