Meghalaya Weather in May

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

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Shillong Kongthong

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

What to Expect in Meghalaya in May

Meghalaya, India is a region in India. May in Meghalaya generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Shillong.

For a closer look at conditions across Meghalaya, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kongthong with an average of 283 mm (11 in) to heavy rainfall in Shillong with 459 mm (18 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Shillong gets approximately 172 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Meghalaya by month

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

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March24°C (75°F) April25°C (77°F) May26°C (79°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October25°C (77°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya in May

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

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 Meghalaya

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

Temperature range in Meghalaya (May)

Precipitation variation in Meghalaya (May)

Shillong

In May Shillong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
172 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
285 mm (11 in)
459 mm (18 in)
751 mm (30 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Shillong →

Kongthong

In May Kongthong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
172 hours
106 hours
Monthly rainfall
205 mm (8.1 in)
283 mm (11 in)
382 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
20 days
23 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kongthong →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shillong 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 459 mm (18 in)
Kongthong 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 283 mm (11 in)

Meghalaya weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Meghalaya, India in May. The popular destination of Shillong averages 26°C (79°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

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

In Shillong, the average daytime high in May is 26°C (79°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Shillong records an average of 459 mm (18 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Meghalaya, India.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Meghalaya, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Shillong, May may not be the ideal time to visit Meghalaya, India.

Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Shillong. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Meghalaya.

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