Karnataka weather in May
Planning a journey to Karnataka this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Karnataka in May?
Karnataka is a region in India. Karnataka has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Masinagudi at 29°C to very warm in Bellary at 39°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 26°C in Bellary and 20°C in Masinagudi. 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.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Hospet with an average of 37 mm to heavy rainfall in Kakkabe with 290 mm. The city Bangalore usually sees around 242 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Karnataka in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Karnataka climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Karnataka?
Bangalore
In May Bangalore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mysore
In May Mysore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Madikeri
In May Madikeri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mangalore
In May Mangalore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Hassan
In May Hassan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Karnataka?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bangalore, May might be a good time to visit Karnataka.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Bangalore. On the other hand, the month of April tends to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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