Munnar weather in May (Kerala, India)

Curious about the May weather in Munnar? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Munnar typically experiences high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 28°C, while night temperatures can drop to 20°C.

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

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 Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 27%  

Precipitation 276 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Sunshine 218 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Munnar 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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