Thanjāvūr weather in May (Tamil Nadu, India)

What kind of temperatures can you expect in Thanjāvūr during May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

The month of May in Thanjāvūr typically includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 40°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 28°C. With its warmest temperatures, this month is ideal for summer activities. Pack light clothing and sun protection to enjoy the heat.

Precipitation

Thanjāvūr in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Thanjāvūr. January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September and November tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Thanjāvūr, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 28°C  

Max Temperature 40°C  

Chance of Rain 7%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 2 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

Camping

7/10

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