Tirunelveli weather in May (Tamil Nadu, India)

What does the weather outlook for Tirunelveli look like in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, Tirunelveli typically experiences very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 38°C, cooling down at night to around 27°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Tirunelveli in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 62 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 3 days of the month will see rainfall.

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

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

 

Tirunelveli, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 27°C  

Max Temperature 38°C  

Chance of Rain 11%  

Precipitation 62 mm  

Rainy days 3 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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