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Maharashtra Weather in May

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

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Planning a getaway to Maharashtra, India this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Maharashtra in May

Maharashtra, India is a region in India. Maharashtra, India has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from very warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very warm in Alibaug at 32°C (90°F) to very hot in Bori at 44°C (111°F). At night it cools down to 30°C (86°F) in Bori and 27°C (81°F) in Alibaug. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Maharashtra, India. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Jālgaon with an average of 3.8 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Amboli with 82 mm (3.2 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Mumbai sees around 296 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Maharashtra by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Maharashtra — and find the best time to visit. (based on Mumbai)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May32°C (90°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October32°C (90°F) November32°C (90°F) December30°C (86°F)
Best Time to Visit Maharashtra →

Best Places to Visit in Maharashtra in May

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

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 Maharashtra

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

Temperature range in Maharashtra (May)

Precipitation variation in Maharashtra (May)

Mumbai

In May Mumbai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
284 hours
296 hours
149 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.7 mm (0.03 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
433 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
14 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
poor
Climate in Mumbai →

Pune

In May Pune generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C (97°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
304 hours
311 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.8 mm (0.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
222 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Pune →

Shirdi

In May Shirdi generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
40°C (104°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
3.1 mm (0.1 in)
8.4 mm (0.3 in)
175 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Shirdi →

Lonavala

In May Lonavala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
36°C (97°F)
35°C (95°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
304 hours
311 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.8 mm (0.2 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
388 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Lonavala →

Nagpur

In May Nagpur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 44°C (111°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
41°C (106°F)
44°C (111°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
291 hours
294 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
9.2 mm (0.4 in)
9.4 mm (0.4 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Nagpur →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Mumbai 32°C (90°F) 28°C (82°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Pune 36°C (97°F) 23°C (73°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Shirdi 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 8.4 mm (0.3 in)
Lonavala 35°C (95°F) 24°C (75°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Nagpur 44°C (111°F) 30°C (86°F) 9.4 mm (0.4 in)
Kolhapur 36°C (97°F) 24°C (75°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)

Maharashtra weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Maharashtra, India typically experiences pleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Mumbai average around 32°C (90°F), and temperatures drop to about 28°C (82°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Mumbai peak at roughly 32°C (90°F) in May, dropping to about 28°C (82°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Mumbai averages just 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for Maharashtra, India.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Maharashtra, India?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Maharashtra, India with overall perfect weather in Mumbai.

Generally speaking, January and February provide perfect weather in Mumbai. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Maharashtra.

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