Orissa weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Orissa this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Orissa in May?
Orissa is a region in India. May in Orissa generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 33°C in Konārka to 41°C in Jhārsuguda. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Jhārsuguda and 28°C in Konārka. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Orissa. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Jhārsuguda with an average of 28 mm to moderate rainfall in Cuttack with 68 mm. The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 243 hours of sunshine in Puri. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.
For specific regional insights in Orissa for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Orissa climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Orissa?
Puri
In May Puri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bhubaneshwar
In May Bhubaneshwar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cuttack
In May Cuttack generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Angul
In May Angul generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Konārka
In May Konārka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Orissa, in India.
Is May the best time to visit Orissa?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Puri, May might be a good time to visit Orissa.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puri. On the other hand, the weather in June, July, August, September and October tend to be poor.
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