Arunachal Pradesh Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Arunachal Pradesh, India in May.

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Itānagar Tawang

Thinking about venturing to Arunachal Pradesh, India this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Arunachal Pradesh in May

Arunachal Pradesh, India is a region in India. Arunachal Pradesh, India has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from mild to warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Tawang at 14°C (57°F) to warm in Itānagar at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Itānagar and 3°C (37°F) in Tawang.

For a closer look at conditions across Arunachal Pradesh, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tawang with an average of 289 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Itānagar with 443 mm (17 in).

Explore Arunachal Pradesh by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Arunachal Pradesh — and find the best time to visit. (based on Itānagar)

January21°C (70°F) February22°C (72°F) March24°C (75°F) April26°C (79°F) May28°C (82°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August30°C (86°F) September29°C (84°F) October28°C (82°F) November25°C (77°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Arunachal Pradesh.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Arunachal Pradesh

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Arunachal Pradesh, India?

Temperature range in Arunachal Pradesh (May)

Precipitation variation in Arunachal Pradesh (May)

Itānagar

In May Itānagar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
365 mm (14 in)
443 mm (17 in)
523 mm (21 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Itānagar →

Tawang

In May Tawang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
289 mm (11 in)
427 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tawang →

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In our records: India May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in India reached 50°C (122°F) in Ahmedabad on May 19, 2016.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Arunachal Pradesh in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Itānagar 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 443 mm (17 in)
Tawang 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 289 mm (11 in)

Arunachal Pradesh weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Arunachal Pradesh, India in May?

May in Arunachal Pradesh, India brings poor weather. In Itānagar, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 21°C (70°F).

What is the average temperature in Arunachal Pradesh, India in May?

Daytime temperatures in Itānagar peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in May, dropping to about 21°C (70°F) overnight.

Does Arunachal Pradesh, India get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Itānagar records an average of 443 mm (17 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Arunachal Pradesh, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Itānagar, May may not be the ideal time to visit Arunachal Pradesh, India.

Generally speaking, January, November and December provide perfect weather in Itānagar. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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