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Munnar weather in May (Kerala, India)

Wondering what the weather is like in Munnar during May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Munnar includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 28°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 20°C.

Precipitation

Munnar in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 276 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

With around 218 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Munnar. January and December typically offer the best circumstances. While April, 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 Munnar climate page with graphs.

 

Munnar, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 20°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 27%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 276 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
SunshineSunshine 218 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
8/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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