Weather in May in Tamil Nadu
Thinking about venturing to Tamil Nadu 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 Tamil Nadu in May?
Tamil Nadu is a region in India. Tamil Nadu has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Bikkatti at 28°C to very hot in Tiruvannāmalai at 40°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Tiruvannāmalai and 20°C in Bikkatti. In Tamil Nadu, May typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Covelong with an average of 39 mm to heavy rainfall in Bikkatti with 314 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Chennai enjoys approximately 301 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at May's conditions in Tamil Nadu, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Tamil Nadu's yearly weather, check out our Tamil Nadu climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
In May Chennai generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Kodaikānāl
In May Kodaikānāl generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Coimbatore
In May Coimbatore generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pondicherry
In May Pondicherry generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Ooty
In May Ooty generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Tamil Nadu, in India.
Is May the best time to visit Tamil Nadu?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Tamil Nadu due to the typically poor weather in Chennai.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Chennai. On the other hand, the months of May, June, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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