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Shimoga weather in May (Karnataka, India)

How does the May weather in Shimoga compare to other months? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Shimoga includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 34°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 23°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Shimoga in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 74 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 5 days will experience rain.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, February and December typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, July tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Shimoga climate page with graphs.

 

Shimoga, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 16%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 74 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 5 days  

Where to go in India in May

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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