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Kerala Weather in May

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

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Thinking about venturing to Kerala, India this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Kerala in May

Kerala, India is a region in India. The weather in Kerala in May can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Maraiyūr at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Palakkad at 33°C (91°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Palakkad and 19°C (66°F) in Maraiyūr. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sethumadai with an average of 139 mm (5.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Kālikāvu with 359 mm (14 in).

Explore Kerala by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kerala in May

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

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 Kerala

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

Temperature range in Kerala (May)

Precipitation variation in Kerala (May)

Kochi

In May Kochi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
334 mm (13 in)
578 mm (23 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
10 days
21 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kochi →

Alappuzha

In May Alappuzha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
327 mm (13 in)
510 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
11 days
22 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Alappuzha →

Munnar

In May Munnar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
218 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
207 mm (8.1 in)
276 mm (11 in)
425 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Munnar →

Varkala

In May Varkala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
200 hours
202 hours
137 hours
Monthly rainfall
120 mm (4.7 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
322 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
19 days
Weather conditions
good
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Varkala →

Thekkady

In May Thekkady generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
242 hours
218 hours
122 hours
Monthly rainfall
190 mm (7.5 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
359 mm (14 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
11 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Thekkady →

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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 Kerala in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kochi 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 334 mm (13 in)
Alappuzha 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 327 mm (13 in)
Munnar 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 276 mm (11 in)
Varkala 32°C (90°F) 27°C (81°F) 234 mm (9.2 in)
Thekkady 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)
Kovalam 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 217 mm (8.5 in)

Kerala weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

In May, Kerala, India generally has less favorable weather conditions. Kochi sees daytime temperatures near 30°C (86°F), with nights cooling to roughly 26°C (79°F).

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

Kochi averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kochi records an average of 334 mm (13 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Kerala, India.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Kerala, India?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Kochi, May may not be the ideal time to visit Kerala, India.

Generally speaking, January provides very good weather in Kochi. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in Kerala.

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