Weather in May in Assam
Thinking about venturing to Assam this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Assam in May?
Assam is a region in India. May in Assam generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 32°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Guwahati. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Dimāpur with an average of 256 mm to heavy rainfall in Hatikhuli with 532 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 195 hours of sunshine in Guwahati. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Assam in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Assam climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Assam?
Guwahati
In May Guwahati generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tezpur
In May Tezpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dibrugarh
In May Dibrugarh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Dimāpur
In May Dimāpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hatikhuli
In May Hatikhuli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Assam, in India.
Is May the best time to visit Assam?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Assam due to the typically poor weather in Guwahati.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Guwahati. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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