Gujarat Weather in May

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

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Ahmedabad Rajkot Sūrat Silvassa

Planning a trip to Gujarat, India this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Gujarat in May

Gujarat, India is a region in India. In May, Gujarat experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from very warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. During May, summer is in full swing.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Dwārka at 32°C (90°F) to very hot in Gandhinagar at 42°C (108°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Gandhinagar and 28°C (82°F) in Dwārka. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Gujarat, India. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Gujarat, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Bhāvnagar with an average of 1.4 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Saputara with 12 mm (0.5 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Ahmedabad typically receives 329 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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Best Places to Visit in Gujarat in May

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

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 Gujarat

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

Temperature range in Gujarat (May)

Precipitation variation in Gujarat (May)

Ahmedabad

In May Ahmedabad generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C (108°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
40°C (104°F)
42°C (108°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Monthly sun hours
297 hours
329 hours
238 hours
Monthly rainfall
1.2 mm (0.05 in)
1.5 mm (0.1 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Ahmedabad →

Rajkot

In May Rajkot generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
41°C (106°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
1 mm (0.04 in)
2.8 mm (0.1 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Rajkot →

Sūrat

In May Sūrat generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Sūrat →

Silvassa

In May Silvassa generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
36°C (97°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
8.3 mm (0.3 in)
267 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Silvassa →

Vapi

In May Vapi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
8.6 mm (0.3 in)
275 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Vapi →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ahmedabad 42°C (108°F) 28°C (82°F) 1.5 mm (0.1 in)
Rajkot 41°C (106°F) 26°C (79°F) 2.8 mm (0.1 in)
Sūrat 35°C (95°F) 28°C (82°F) 3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Silvassa 36°C (97°F) 27°C (81°F) 8.3 mm (0.3 in)
Vapi 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 8.6 mm (0.3 in)
Vadodara 41°C (106°F) 28°C (82°F) 1.9 mm (0.1 in)

Gujarat weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Gujarat, India in May. The popular destination of Ahmedabad averages 42°C (108°F) by day and 28°C (82°F) at night during this summer month.

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

In Ahmedabad, the average daytime high in May is 42°C (108°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 28°C (82°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Gujarat, India during May, with Ahmedabad averaging close to 1.5 mm (0.1 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Gujarat, India?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Ahmedabad, May may not be the ideal time to visit Gujarat, India.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Ahmedabad. The weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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