Chhattisgarh Weather in May

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

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Raipur Bilāspur Bhilai Durg

Are you planning a trip a to Chhattisgarh, India in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Chhattisgarh in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 43°C (109°F) and nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) in Raipur. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Chhattisgarh, India. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 17 mm (0.7 in) in Raipur.

Explore Chhattisgarh by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Chhattisgarh - and find the best time to visit. (based on Raipur)

January29°C (84°F) February32°C (90°F) March37°C (99°F) April41°C (106°F) May43°C (109°F) June38°C (100°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August31°C (88°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Chhattisgarh in May

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

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 Chhattisgarh

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

Temperature range in Chhattisgarh (May)

Precipitation variation in Chhattisgarh (May)

Raipur

In May Raipur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
43°C (109°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
16 mm (0.6 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
212 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
9 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Raipur →

Bilāspur

In May Bilāspur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
43°C (109°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
8 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Bilāspur →

Bhilai

In May Bhilai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
43°C (109°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
8 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Bhilai →

Durg

In May Durg generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
43°C (109°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
201 mm (7.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
less favorable
Climate in Durg →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Chhattisgarh, in India.

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 Chhattisgarh in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Raipur 43°C (109°F) 29°C (84°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Bilāspur 43°C (109°F) 29°C (84°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Bhilai 43°C (109°F) 29°C (84°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
Durg 43°C (109°F) 30°C (86°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)

Chhattisgarh weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Chhattisgarh, India in May?

Expect less favorable weather across Chhattisgarh, India in May. The popular destination of Raipur averages 43°C (109°F) by day and 29°C (84°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Chhattisgarh, India in May?

In Raipur, the average daytime high in May is 43°C (109°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 29°C (84°F).

Does Chhattisgarh, India get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Chhattisgarh, India during May, with Raipur averaging close to 17 mm (0.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Chhattisgarh, India?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Chhattisgarh, India with often mixed weather in Raipur.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly excellent weather in Raipur. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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