Kerala weather in May
Planning a journey to Kerala 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 Kerala in May?
Kerala is a region in India. May in Kerala generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Maraiyūr at 27°C to very warm in Palakkad at 33°C. At night it cools down to 24°C in Palakkad and 19°C 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.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Sethumadai with an average of 139 mm to heavy rainfall in Kālikāvu with 359 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kerala in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kerala climate page.
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Popular destinations in Kerala
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Kerala?
Average weather in Kochi
In May Kochi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Alappuzha
In May Alappuzha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Munnar
In May Munnar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Varkala
In May Varkala 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 poor that month.
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Average weather in Thekkady
In May Thekkady generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kerala, in India.
Is May the best time to visit Kerala?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kochi, May may not be the ideal time to visit Kerala.
Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Kochi. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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