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Weather in May in Chandigarh

Thinking about venturing to Chandigarh 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 Chandigarh in May?

Chandigarh is a region in India. May in Chandigarh generally has very hot temperatures, with low precipitation. May is a summer month.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 39°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Chandīgarh. In Chandigarh, May typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 30 mm in Chandīgarh.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Chandīgarh enjoys approximately 300 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For specific regional insights in Chandigarh for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Chandigarh climate page.

Where to go in Chandigarh in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Chandigarh on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Chandigarh?

Chandīgarh

In May Chandīgarh generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Chandīgarh
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
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<<   April April
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36°C 
20°C 
280 hours 
28 mm 
a single day 
39°C 
25°C 
300 hours 
30 mm 
2 days 
June   >> June
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38°C 
26°C 
220 hours 
95 mm 
5 days 
poor 
Climate in Chandīgarh

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Is May the best time to visit Chandigarh?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Chandigarh with often unpleasant weather in Chandīgarh.

Generally speaking, February, March, October, November and December provide perfect weather in Chandīgarh. On the other hand, the months of June, July and August tend to have poor weather conditions.

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