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Kozhikode weather in May (Kerala, India)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kozhikode during May? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Kozhikode includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 31°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 26°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Kozhikode in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 291 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

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

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

 

Kozhikode, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 291 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 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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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.

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

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