Mahabalipuram weather in May (Tamil Nadu, India)

Will it be warm or cold in Mahabalipuram this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

In May, Mahabalipuram tends to experience very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 34°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 29°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Mahabalipuram in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 40 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 2 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With around 301 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January, February, March and April typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, October and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Mahabalipuram, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 29°C  

Max Temperature 34°C  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 40 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 301 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Chennai, India (46 KM, 28 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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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