Nagaland Weather in May

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

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Kohīma Dimāpur

Are you planning a trip a to Nagaland, India in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Nagaland in May

Nagaland, India is a region in India. May in Nagaland generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Kohīma at 27°C (81°F) and very warm in Dimāpur at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Dimāpur and 18°C (64°F) in Kohīma.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Dimāpur with an average of 256 mm (10 in) to heavy rainfall in Kohīma with 356 mm (14 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Nagaland in May

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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 Nagaland

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

Temperature range in Nagaland (May)

Precipitation variation in Nagaland (May)

Kohīma

In May Kohīma generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°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)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
234 mm (9.2 in)
356 mm (14 in)
513 mm (20 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
14 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kohīma →

Dimāpur

In May Dimāpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
204 mm (8 in)
256 mm (10 in)
322 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
9 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Dimāpur →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kohīma 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 356 mm (14 in)
Dimāpur 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 256 mm (10 in)

Nagaland weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Nagaland, India in May. The popular destination of Kohīma averages 27°C (81°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

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

In Kohīma, the average daytime high in May is 27°C (81°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 18°C (64°F).

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

Rainfall in Nagaland, India peaks during May. Kohīma averages roughly 356 mm (14 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Nagaland, India?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Nagaland, India with often poor weather in Kohīma.

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

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